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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 A Note and the Answer At the inn everything was life and bustle.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading People may talk as they will about the little respect that is paid to virtue, unaccompanied by the outward accidents of wealth or station; but I rather think it will be found that, in the long run, true and simple virtue always has its proportionate reward in the respect and reverence of every one whose esteem is worth having.
accidents
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From this reading People may talk as they will about the little respect that is paid to virtue, unaccompanied by the outward accidents of wealth or station; but I rather think it will be found that, in the long run, true and simple virtue always has its proportionate reward in the respect and reverence of every one whose esteem is worth having.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading To be sure, it is not rewarded after the way of the world as mere worldly possessions are, with low obeisance and lip-service; but all the better and more noble qualities in the hearts of others make ready and go forth to meet it on its approach, provided only it be pure, simple, and unconscious of its own existence.
all
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From this reading To be sure, it is not rewarded after the way of the world as mere worldly possessions are, with low obeisance and lip-service; but all the better and more noble qualities in the hearts of others make ready and go forth to meet it on its approach, provided only it be pure, simple, and unconscious of its own existence.
always
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From this reading People may talk as they will about the little respect that is paid to virtue, unaccompanied by the outward accidents of wealth or station; but I rather think it will be found that, in the long run, true and simple virtue always has its proportionate reward in the respect and reverence of every one whose esteem is worth having.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A Note and the Answer At the inn everything was life and bustle.
Answer
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From this reading A Note and the Answer At the inn everything was life and bustle.
appearancenounUS /ˈappearance/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading At last she made her appearance and heard his story.
approach
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From this reading To be sure, it is not rewarded after the way of the world as mere worldly possessions are, with low obeisance and lip-service; but all the better and more noble qualities in the hearts of others make ready and go forth to meet it on its approach, provided only it be pure, simple, and unconscious of its own existence.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading To be sure, it is not rewarded after the way of the world as mere worldly possessions are, with low obeisance and lip-service; but all the better and more noble qualities in the hearts of others make ready and go forth to meet it on its approach, provided only it be pure, simple, and unconscious of its own existence.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading People may talk as they will about the little respect that is paid to virtue, unaccompanied by the outward accidents of wealth or station; but I rather think it will be found that, in the long run, true and simple virtue always has its proportionate reward in the respect and reverence of every one whose esteem is worth having.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A Note and the Answer At the inn everything was life and bustle.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading People may talk as they will about the little respect that is paid to virtue, unaccompanied by the outward accidents of wealth or station; but I rather think it will be found that, in the long run, true and simple virtue always has its proportionate reward in the respect and reverence of every one whose esteem is worth having.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Mr Benson had to wait long in Mrs Morgan's little parlour before she could come to him, and he kept growing more and more impatient.
Benson
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From this reading Mr Benson had to wait long in Mrs Morgan's little parlour before she could come to him, and he kept growing more and more impatient.
better
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From this reading To be sure, it is not rewarded after the way of the world as mere worldly possessions are, with low obeisance and lip-service; but all the better and more noble qualities in the hearts of others make ready and go forth to meet it on its approach, provided only it be pure, simple, and unconscious of its own existence.
bustlenounUS /ˈbʌsəl/
busy and excited activity
From this reading A Note and the Answer At the inn everything was life and bustle.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading People may talk as they will about the little respect that is paid to virtue, unaccompanied by the outward accidents of wealth or station; but I rather think it will be found that, in the long run, true and simple virtue always has its proportionate reward in the respect and reverence of every one whose esteem is worth having.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading People may talk as they will about the little respect that is paid to virtue, unaccompanied by the outward accidents of wealth or station; but I rather think it will be found that, in the long run, true and simple virtue always has its proportionate reward in the respect and reverence of every one whose esteem is worth having.
comenounUS /come/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mr Benson had to wait long in Mrs Morgan's little parlour before she could come to him, and he kept growing more and more impatient.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mr Benson had to wait long in Mrs Morgan's little parlour before she could come to him, and he kept growing more and more impatient.
esteem
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From this reading People may talk as they will about the little respect that is paid to virtue, unaccompanied by the outward accidents of wealth or station; but I rather think it will be found that, in the long run, true and simple virtue always has its proportionate reward in the respect and reverence of every one whose esteem is worth having.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading People may talk as they will about the little respect that is paid to virtue, unaccompanied by the outward accidents of wealth or station; but I rather think it will be found that, in the long run, true and simple virtue always has its proportionate reward in the respect and reverence of every one whose esteem is worth having.
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading A Note and the Answer At the inn everything was life and bustle.
existence
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From this reading To be sure, it is not rewarded after the way of the world as mere worldly possessions are, with low obeisance and lip-service; but all the better and more noble qualities in the hearts of others make ready and go forth to meet it on its approach, provided only it be pure, simple, and unconscious of its own existence.
forth
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From this reading To be sure, it is not rewarded after the way of the world as mere worldly possessions are, with low obeisance and lip-service; but all the better and more noble qualities in the hearts of others make ready and go forth to meet it on its approach, provided only it be pure, simple, and unconscious of its own existence.
foundnounUS /found/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading People may talk as they will about the little respect that is paid to virtue, unaccompanied by the outward accidents of wealth or station; but I rather think it will be found that, in the long run, true and simple virtue always has its proportionate reward in the respect and reverence of every one whose esteem is worth having.
go
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From this reading To be sure, it is not rewarded after the way of the world as mere worldly possessions are, with low obeisance and lip-service; but all the better and more noble qualities in the hearts of others make ready and go forth to meet it on its approach, provided only it be pure, simple, and unconscious of its own existence.
growing
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From this reading Mr Benson had to wait long in Mrs Morgan's little parlour before she could come to him, and he kept growing more and more impatient.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr Benson had to wait long in Mrs Morgan's little parlour before she could come to him, and he kept growing more and more impatient.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading People may talk as they will about the little respect that is paid to virtue, unaccompanied by the outward accidents of wealth or station; but I rather think it will be found that, in the long run, true and simple virtue always has its proportionate reward in the respect and reverence of every one whose esteem is worth having.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading People may talk as they will about the little respect that is paid to virtue, unaccompanied by the outward accidents of wealth or station; but I rather think it will be found that, in the long run, true and simple virtue always has its proportionate reward in the respect and reverence of every one whose esteem is worth having.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr Benson had to wait long in Mrs Morgan's little parlour before she could come to him, and he kept growing more and more impatient.
heard
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From this reading At last she made her appearance and heard his story.
hearts
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From this reading To be sure, it is not rewarded after the way of the world as mere worldly possessions are, with low obeisance and lip-service; but all the better and more noble qualities in the hearts of others make ready and go forth to meet it on its approach, provided only it be pure, simple, and unconscious of its own existence.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading At last she made her appearance and heard his story.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr Benson had to wait long in Mrs Morgan's little parlour before she could come to him, and he kept growing more and more impatient.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At last she made her appearance and heard his story.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading People may talk as they will about the little respect that is paid to virtue, unaccompanied by the outward accidents of wealth or station; but I rather think it will be found that, in the long run, true and simple virtue always has its proportionate reward in the respect and reverence of every one whose esteem is worth having.
impatient
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From this reading Mr Benson had to wait long in Mrs Morgan's little parlour before she could come to him, and he kept growing more and more impatient.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr Benson had to wait long in Mrs Morgan's little parlour before she could come to him, and he kept growing more and more impatient.
inn
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From this reading A Note and the Answer At the inn everything was life and bustle.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading People may talk as they will about the little respect that is paid to virtue, unaccompanied by the outward accidents of wealth or station; but I rather think it will be found that, in the long run, true and simple virtue always has its proportionate reward in the respect and reverence of every one whose esteem is worth having.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading People may talk as they will about the little respect that is paid to virtue, unaccompanied by the outward accidents of wealth or station; but I rather think it will be found that, in the long run, true and simple virtue always has its proportionate reward in the respect and reverence of every one whose esteem is worth having.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading People may talk as they will about the little respect that is paid to virtue, unaccompanied by the outward accidents of wealth or station; but I rather think it will be found that, in the long run, true and simple virtue always has its proportionate reward in the respect and reverence of every one whose esteem is worth having.
kept
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From this reading Mr Benson had to wait long in Mrs Morgan's little parlour before she could come to him, and he kept growing more and more impatient.
lastnounUS /last/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading At last she made her appearance and heard his story.
lifenounUS /life/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A Note and the Answer At the inn everything was life and bustle.
lip-service
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From this reading To be sure, it is not rewarded after the way of the world as mere worldly possessions are, with low obeisance and lip-service; but all the better and more noble qualities in the hearts of others make ready and go forth to meet it on its approach, provided only it be pure, simple, and unconscious of its own existence.
littlenounUS /little/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mr Benson had to wait long in Mrs Morgan's little parlour before she could come to him, and he kept growing more and more impatient.
longnounUS /long/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mr Benson had to wait long in Mrs Morgan's little parlour before she could come to him, and he kept growing more and more impatient.
low
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From this reading To be sure, it is not rewarded after the way of the world as mere worldly possessions are, with low obeisance and lip-service; but all the better and more noble qualities in the hearts of others make ready and go forth to meet it on its approach, provided only it be pure, simple, and unconscious of its own existence.
made
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From this reading At last she made her appearance and heard his story.
makenounUS /make/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading To be sure, it is not rewarded after the way of the world as mere worldly possessions are, with low obeisance and lip-service; but all the better and more noble qualities in the hearts of others make ready and go forth to meet it on its approach, provided only it be pure, simple, and unconscious of its own existence.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading People may talk as they will about the little respect that is paid to virtue, unaccompanied by the outward accidents of wealth or station; but I rather think it will be found that, in the long run, true and simple virtue always has its proportionate reward in the respect and reverence of every one whose esteem is worth having.
meet
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From this reading To be sure, it is not rewarded after the way of the world as mere worldly possessions are, with low obeisance and lip-service; but all the better and more noble qualities in the hearts of others make ready and go forth to meet it on its approach, provided only it be pure, simple, and unconscious of its own existence.
mere
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From this reading To be sure, it is not rewarded after the way of the world as mere worldly possessions are, with low obeisance and lip-service; but all the better and more noble qualities in the hearts of others make ready and go forth to meet it on its approach, provided only it be pure, simple, and unconscious of its own existence.
more
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From this reading Mr Benson had to wait long in Mrs Morgan's little parlour before she could come to him, and he kept growing more and more impatient.
Morgan's
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From this reading Mr Benson had to wait long in Mrs Morgan's little parlour before she could come to him, and he kept growing more and more impatient.
Mr
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From this reading Mr Benson had to wait long in Mrs Morgan's little parlour before she could come to him, and he kept growing more and more impatient.
Mrs
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From this reading Mr Benson had to wait long in Mrs Morgan's little parlour before she could come to him, and he kept growing more and more impatient.
noble
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From this reading To be sure, it is not rewarded after the way of the world as mere worldly possessions are, with low obeisance and lip-service; but all the better and more noble qualities in the hearts of others make ready and go forth to meet it on its approach, provided only it be pure, simple, and unconscious of its own existence.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading To be sure, it is not rewarded after the way of the world as mere worldly possessions are, with low obeisance and lip-service; but all the better and more noble qualities in the hearts of others make ready and go forth to meet it on its approach, provided only it be pure, simple, and unconscious of its own existence.
Note
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From this reading A Note and the Answer At the inn everything was life and bustle.
obeisance
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From this reading To be sure, it is not rewarded after the way of the world as mere worldly possessions are, with low obeisance and lip-service; but all the better and more noble qualities in the hearts of others make ready and go forth to meet it on its approach, provided only it be pure, simple, and unconscious of its own existence.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading People may talk as they will about the little respect that is paid to virtue, unaccompanied by the outward accidents of wealth or station; but I rather think it will be found that, in the long run, true and simple virtue always has its proportionate reward in the respect and reverence of every one whose esteem is worth having.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading To be sure, it is not rewarded after the way of the world as mere worldly possessions are, with low obeisance and lip-service; but all the better and more noble qualities in the hearts of others make ready and go forth to meet it on its approach, provided only it be pure, simple, and unconscious of its own existence.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading People may talk as they will about the little respect that is paid to virtue, unaccompanied by the outward accidents of wealth or station; but I rather think it will be found that, in the long run, true and simple virtue always has its proportionate reward in the respect and reverence of every one whose esteem is worth having.
only
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From this reading To be sure, it is not rewarded after the way of the world as mere worldly possessions are, with low obeisance and lip-service; but all the better and more noble qualities in the hearts of others make ready and go forth to meet it on its approach, provided only it be pure, simple, and unconscious of its own existence.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading People may talk as they will about the little respect that is paid to virtue, unaccompanied by the outward accidents of wealth or station; but I rather think it will be found that, in the long run, true and simple virtue always has its proportionate reward in the respect and reverence of every one whose esteem is worth having.
others
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From this reading To be sure, it is not rewarded after the way of the world as mere worldly possessions are, with low obeisance and lip-service; but all the better and more noble qualities in the hearts of others make ready and go forth to meet it on its approach, provided only it be pure, simple, and unconscious of its own existence.
outward
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From this reading People may talk as they will about the little respect that is paid to virtue, unaccompanied by the outward accidents of wealth or station; but I rather think it will be found that, in the long run, true and simple virtue always has its proportionate reward in the respect and reverence of every one whose esteem is worth having.
own
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From this reading To be sure, it is not rewarded after the way of the world as mere worldly possessions are, with low obeisance and lip-service; but all the better and more noble qualities in the hearts of others make ready and go forth to meet it on its approach, provided only it be pure, simple, and unconscious of its own existence.
paid
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From this reading People may talk as they will about the little respect that is paid to virtue, unaccompanied by the outward accidents of wealth or station; but I rather think it will be found that, in the long run, true and simple virtue always has its proportionate reward in the respect and reverence of every one whose esteem is worth having.
parlour
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From this reading Mr Benson had to wait long in Mrs Morgan's little parlour before she could come to him, and he kept growing more and more impatient.
People
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From this reading People may talk as they will about the little respect that is paid to virtue, unaccompanied by the outward accidents of wealth or station; but I rather think it will be found that, in the long run, true and simple virtue always has its proportionate reward in the respect and reverence of every one whose esteem is worth having.
possessions
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From this reading To be sure, it is not rewarded after the way of the world as mere worldly possessions are, with low obeisance and lip-service; but all the better and more noble qualities in the hearts of others make ready and go forth to meet it on its approach, provided only it be pure, simple, and unconscious of its own existence.
proportionate
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From this reading People may talk as they will about the little respect that is paid to virtue, unaccompanied by the outward accidents of wealth or station; but I rather think it will be found that, in the long run, true and simple virtue always has its proportionate reward in the respect and reverence of every one whose esteem is worth having.
provided
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From this reading To be sure, it is not rewarded after the way of the world as mere worldly possessions are, with low obeisance and lip-service; but all the better and more noble qualities in the hearts of others make ready and go forth to meet it on its approach, provided only it be pure, simple, and unconscious of its own existence.
pure
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From this reading To be sure, it is not rewarded after the way of the world as mere worldly possessions are, with low obeisance and lip-service; but all the better and more noble qualities in the hearts of others make ready and go forth to meet it on its approach, provided only it be pure, simple, and unconscious of its own existence.
qualities
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From this reading To be sure, it is not rewarded after the way of the world as mere worldly possessions are, with low obeisance and lip-service; but all the better and more noble qualities in the hearts of others make ready and go forth to meet it on its approach, provided only it be pure, simple, and unconscious of its own existence.
rather
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From this reading People may talk as they will about the little respect that is paid to virtue, unaccompanied by the outward accidents of wealth or station; but I rather think it will be found that, in the long run, true and simple virtue always has its proportionate reward in the respect and reverence of every one whose esteem is worth having.
ready
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From this reading To be sure, it is not rewarded after the way of the world as mere worldly possessions are, with low obeisance and lip-service; but all the better and more noble qualities in the hearts of others make ready and go forth to meet it on its approach, provided only it be pure, simple, and unconscious of its own existence.
respect
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From this reading People may talk as they will about the little respect that is paid to virtue, unaccompanied by the outward accidents of wealth or station; but I rather think it will be found that, in the long run, true and simple virtue always has its proportionate reward in the respect and reverence of every one whose esteem is worth having.
reverence
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From this reading People may talk as they will about the little respect that is paid to virtue, unaccompanied by the outward accidents of wealth or station; but I rather think it will be found that, in the long run, true and simple virtue always has its proportionate reward in the respect and reverence of every one whose esteem is worth having.
reward
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From this reading People may talk as they will about the little respect that is paid to virtue, unaccompanied by the outward accidents of wealth or station; but I rather think it will be found that, in the long run, true and simple virtue always has its proportionate reward in the respect and reverence of every one whose esteem is worth having.
rewarded
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From this reading To be sure, it is not rewarded after the way of the world as mere worldly possessions are, with low obeisance and lip-service; but all the better and more noble qualities in the hearts of others make ready and go forth to meet it on its approach, provided only it be pure, simple, and unconscious of its own existence.
run
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From this reading People may talk as they will about the little respect that is paid to virtue, unaccompanied by the outward accidents of wealth or station; but I rather think it will be found that, in the long run, true and simple virtue always has its proportionate reward in the respect and reverence of every one whose esteem is worth having.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr Benson had to wait long in Mrs Morgan's little parlour before she could come to him, and he kept growing more and more impatient.
simple
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From this reading People may talk as they will about the little respect that is paid to virtue, unaccompanied by the outward accidents of wealth or station; but I rather think it will be found that, in the long run, true and simple virtue always has its proportionate reward in the respect and reverence of every one whose esteem is worth having.
station
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From this reading People may talk as they will about the little respect that is paid to virtue, unaccompanied by the outward accidents of wealth or station; but I rather think it will be found that, in the long run, true and simple virtue always has its proportionate reward in the respect and reverence of every one whose esteem is worth having.
story
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From this reading At last she made her appearance and heard his story.
surenounUS /sure/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading To be sure, it is not rewarded after the way of the world as mere worldly possessions are, with low obeisance and lip-service; but all the better and more noble qualities in the hearts of others make ready and go forth to meet it on its approach, provided only it be pure, simple, and unconscious of its own existence.
talk
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From this reading People may talk as they will about the little respect that is paid to virtue, unaccompanied by the outward accidents of wealth or station; but I rather think it will be found that, in the long run, true and simple virtue always has its proportionate reward in the respect and reverence of every one whose esteem is worth having.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading People may talk as they will about the little respect that is paid to virtue, unaccompanied by the outward accidents of wealth or station; but I rather think it will be found that, in the long run, true and simple virtue always has its proportionate reward in the respect and reverence of every one whose esteem is worth having.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Note and the Answer At the inn everything was life and bustle.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading People may talk as they will about the little respect that is paid to virtue, unaccompanied by the outward accidents of wealth or station; but I rather think it will be found that, in the long run, true and simple virtue always has its proportionate reward in the respect and reverence of every one whose esteem is worth having.
thinknounUS /think/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading People may talk as they will about the little respect that is paid to virtue, unaccompanied by the outward accidents of wealth or station; but I rather think it will be found that, in the long run, true and simple virtue always has its proportionate reward in the respect and reverence of every one whose esteem is worth having.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr Benson had to wait long in Mrs Morgan's little parlour before she could come to him, and he kept growing more and more impatient.
true
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From this reading People may talk as they will about the little respect that is paid to virtue, unaccompanied by the outward accidents of wealth or station; but I rather think it will be found that, in the long run, true and simple virtue always has its proportionate reward in the respect and reverence of every one whose esteem is worth having.
unaccompanied
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From this reading People may talk as they will about the little respect that is paid to virtue, unaccompanied by the outward accidents of wealth or station; but I rather think it will be found that, in the long run, true and simple virtue always has its proportionate reward in the respect and reverence of every one whose esteem is worth having.
unconscious
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From this reading To be sure, it is not rewarded after the way of the world as mere worldly possessions are, with low obeisance and lip-service; but all the better and more noble qualities in the hearts of others make ready and go forth to meet it on its approach, provided only it be pure, simple, and unconscious of its own existence.
virtuenounUS /ˈvɝː.tʃuː/
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading People may talk as they will about the little respect that is paid to virtue, unaccompanied by the outward accidents of wealth or station; but I rather think it will be found that, in the long run, true and simple virtue always has its proportionate reward in the respect and reverence of every one whose esteem is worth having.
wait
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From this reading Mr Benson had to wait long in Mrs Morgan's little parlour before she could come to him, and he kept growing more and more impatient.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A Note and the Answer At the inn everything was life and bustle.
way
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From this reading To be sure, it is not rewarded after the way of the world as mere worldly possessions are, with low obeisance and lip-service; but all the better and more noble qualities in the hearts of others make ready and go forth to meet it on its approach, provided only it be pure, simple, and unconscious of its own existence.
wealth
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From this reading People may talk as they will about the little respect that is paid to virtue, unaccompanied by the outward accidents of wealth or station; but I rather think it will be found that, in the long run, true and simple virtue always has its proportionate reward in the respect and reverence of every one whose esteem is worth having.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading People may talk as they will about the little respect that is paid to virtue, unaccompanied by the outward accidents of wealth or station; but I rather think it will be found that, in the long run, true and simple virtue always has its proportionate reward in the respect and reverence of every one whose esteem is worth having.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading People may talk as they will about the little respect that is paid to virtue, unaccompanied by the outward accidents of wealth or station; but I rather think it will be found that, in the long run, true and simple virtue always has its proportionate reward in the respect and reverence of every one whose esteem is worth having.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading To be sure, it is not rewarded after the way of the world as mere worldly possessions are, with low obeisance and lip-service; but all the better and more noble qualities in the hearts of others make ready and go forth to meet it on its approach, provided only it be pure, simple, and unconscious of its own existence.
world
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From this reading To be sure, it is not rewarded after the way of the world as mere worldly possessions are, with low obeisance and lip-service; but all the better and more noble qualities in the hearts of others make ready and go forth to meet it on its approach, provided only it be pure, simple, and unconscious of its own existence.
worldly
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From this reading To be sure, it is not rewarded after the way of the world as mere worldly possessions are, with low obeisance and lip-service; but all the better and more noble qualities in the hearts of others make ready and go forth to meet it on its approach, provided only it be pure, simple, and unconscious of its own existence.
worth
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From this reading People may talk as they will about the little respect that is paid to virtue, unaccompanied by the outward accidents of wealth or station; but I rather think it will be found that, in the long run, true and simple virtue always has its proportionate reward in the respect and reverence of every one whose esteem is worth having.
