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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 Mr. Worden and Jason both declined going any further; the mill-seat, of which the last was in quest, being, as I now learned, on the estate of Herman Mordaunt, and having been for some time the subject of a negotiation between the pedagogue and its owner.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “And long shall timorous fancy see The painted chief and pointed spear; And Reason's self shall bow the knee To shadows and delusions here.”
any
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From this reading Mr. Worden and Jason both declined going any further; the mill-seat, of which the last was in quest, being, as I now learned, on the estate of Herman Mordaunt, and having been for some time the subject of a negotiation between the pedagogue and its owner.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Two or three days sufficed to render them as comfortable as circumstances would permit; then Dirck and I bethought us of proceeding in quest of the lands of Mooseridge.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is not necessary to dwell on the manner in which Herman Mordaunt and his companions became established at Ravensnest.
became
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From this reading It is not necessary to dwell on the manner in which Herman Mordaunt and his companions became established at Ravensnest.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mr. Worden and Jason both declined going any further; the mill-seat, of which the last was in quest, being, as I now learned, on the estate of Herman Mordaunt, and having been for some time the subject of a negotiation between the pedagogue and its owner.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Mr. Worden and Jason both declined going any further; the mill-seat, of which the last was in quest, being, as I now learned, on the estate of Herman Mordaunt, and having been for some time the subject of a negotiation between the pedagogue and its owner.
bethought
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From this reading Two or three days sufficed to render them as comfortable as circumstances would permit; then Dirck and I bethought us of proceeding in quest of the lands of Mooseridge.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Mr. Worden and Jason both declined going any further; the mill-seat, of which the last was in quest, being, as I now learned, on the estate of Herman Mordaunt, and having been for some time the subject of a negotiation between the pedagogue and its owner.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading Mr. Worden and Jason both declined going any further; the mill-seat, of which the last was in quest, being, as I now learned, on the estate of Herman Mordaunt, and having been for some time the subject of a negotiation between the pedagogue and its owner.
bow
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From this reading “And long shall timorous fancy see The painted chief and pointed spear; And Reason's self shall bow the knee To shadows and delusions here.”
chief
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From this reading “And long shall timorous fancy see The painted chief and pointed spear; And Reason's self shall bow the knee To shadows and delusions here.”
circumstances
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From this reading Two or three days sufficed to render them as comfortable as circumstances would permit; then Dirck and I bethought us of proceeding in quest of the lands of Mooseridge.
comfortable
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From this reading Two or three days sufficed to render them as comfortable as circumstances would permit; then Dirck and I bethought us of proceeding in quest of the lands of Mooseridge.
companions
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From this reading It is not necessary to dwell on the manner in which Herman Mordaunt and his companions became established at Ravensnest.
days
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From this reading Two or three days sufficed to render them as comfortable as circumstances would permit; then Dirck and I bethought us of proceeding in quest of the lands of Mooseridge.
declined
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From this reading Mr. Worden and Jason both declined going any further; the mill-seat, of which the last was in quest, being, as I now learned, on the estate of Herman Mordaunt, and having been for some time the subject of a negotiation between the pedagogue and its owner.
delusions
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From this reading “And long shall timorous fancy see The painted chief and pointed spear; And Reason's self shall bow the knee To shadows and delusions here.”
Dirck
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From this reading Two or three days sufficed to render them as comfortable as circumstances would permit; then Dirck and I bethought us of proceeding in quest of the lands of Mooseridge.
dwell
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From this reading It is not necessary to dwell on the manner in which Herman Mordaunt and his companions became established at Ravensnest.
established
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From this reading It is not necessary to dwell on the manner in which Herman Mordaunt and his companions became established at Ravensnest.
estate
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From this reading Mr. Worden and Jason both declined going any further; the mill-seat, of which the last was in quest, being, as I now learned, on the estate of Herman Mordaunt, and having been for some time the subject of a negotiation between the pedagogue and its owner.
fancy
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From this reading “And long shall timorous fancy see The painted chief and pointed spear; And Reason's self shall bow the knee To shadows and delusions here.”
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Worden and Jason both declined going any further; the mill-seat, of which the last was in quest, being, as I now learned, on the estate of Herman Mordaunt, and having been for some time the subject of a negotiation between the pedagogue and its owner.
FRENEAU
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From this reading FRENEAU.
further
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From this reading Mr. Worden and Jason both declined going any further; the mill-seat, of which the last was in quest, being, as I now learned, on the estate of Herman Mordaunt, and having been for some time the subject of a negotiation between the pedagogue and its owner.
going
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From this reading Mr. Worden and Jason both declined going any further; the mill-seat, of which the last was in quest, being, as I now learned, on the estate of Herman Mordaunt, and having been for some time the subject of a negotiation between the pedagogue and its owner.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Mr. Worden and Jason both declined going any further; the mill-seat, of which the last was in quest, being, as I now learned, on the estate of Herman Mordaunt, and having been for some time the subject of a negotiation between the pedagogue and its owner.
herenounUS /here/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “And long shall timorous fancy see The painted chief and pointed spear; And Reason's self shall bow the knee To shadows and delusions here.”
Herman
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From this reading It is not necessary to dwell on the manner in which Herman Mordaunt and his companions became established at Ravensnest.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is not necessary to dwell on the manner in which Herman Mordaunt and his companions became established at Ravensnest.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Two or three days sufficed to render them as comfortable as circumstances would permit; then Dirck and I bethought us of proceeding in quest of the lands of Mooseridge.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is not necessary to dwell on the manner in which Herman Mordaunt and his companions became established at Ravensnest.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is not necessary to dwell on the manner in which Herman Mordaunt and his companions became established at Ravensnest.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is not necessary to dwell on the manner in which Herman Mordaunt and his companions became established at Ravensnest.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Worden and Jason both declined going any further; the mill-seat, of which the last was in quest, being, as I now learned, on the estate of Herman Mordaunt, and having been for some time the subject of a negotiation between the pedagogue and its owner.
Jason
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From this reading Mr. Worden and Jason both declined going any further; the mill-seat, of which the last was in quest, being, as I now learned, on the estate of Herman Mordaunt, and having been for some time the subject of a negotiation between the pedagogue and its owner.
knee
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From this reading “And long shall timorous fancy see The painted chief and pointed spear; And Reason's self shall bow the knee To shadows and delusions here.”
lands
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From this reading Two or three days sufficed to render them as comfortable as circumstances would permit; then Dirck and I bethought us of proceeding in quest of the lands of Mooseridge.
lastnounUS /last/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mr. Worden and Jason both declined going any further; the mill-seat, of which the last was in quest, being, as I now learned, on the estate of Herman Mordaunt, and having been for some time the subject of a negotiation between the pedagogue and its owner.
learned
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From this reading Mr. Worden and Jason both declined going any further; the mill-seat, of which the last was in quest, being, as I now learned, on the estate of Herman Mordaunt, and having been for some time the subject of a negotiation between the pedagogue and its owner.
longnounUS /long/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “And long shall timorous fancy see The painted chief and pointed spear; And Reason's self shall bow the knee To shadows and delusions here.”
manner
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From this reading It is not necessary to dwell on the manner in which Herman Mordaunt and his companions became established at Ravensnest.
mill-seat
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From this reading Mr. Worden and Jason both declined going any further; the mill-seat, of which the last was in quest, being, as I now learned, on the estate of Herman Mordaunt, and having been for some time the subject of a negotiation between the pedagogue and its owner.
Mooseridge
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From this reading Two or three days sufficed to render them as comfortable as circumstances would permit; then Dirck and I bethought us of proceeding in quest of the lands of Mooseridge.
Mordaunt
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From this reading It is not necessary to dwell on the manner in which Herman Mordaunt and his companions became established at Ravensnest.
Mr
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From this reading Mr. Worden and Jason both declined going any further; the mill-seat, of which the last was in quest, being, as I now learned, on the estate of Herman Mordaunt, and having been for some time the subject of a negotiation between the pedagogue and its owner.
necessary
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From this reading It is not necessary to dwell on the manner in which Herman Mordaunt and his companions became established at Ravensnest.
negotiation
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From this reading Mr. Worden and Jason both declined going any further; the mill-seat, of which the last was in quest, being, as I now learned, on the estate of Herman Mordaunt, and having been for some time the subject of a negotiation between the pedagogue and its owner.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not necessary to dwell on the manner in which Herman Mordaunt and his companions became established at Ravensnest.
now
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From this reading Mr. Worden and Jason both declined going any further; the mill-seat, of which the last was in quest, being, as I now learned, on the estate of Herman Mordaunt, and having been for some time the subject of a negotiation between the pedagogue and its owner.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Two or three days sufficed to render them as comfortable as circumstances would permit; then Dirck and I bethought us of proceeding in quest of the lands of Mooseridge.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is not necessary to dwell on the manner in which Herman Mordaunt and his companions became established at Ravensnest.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Two or three days sufficed to render them as comfortable as circumstances would permit; then Dirck and I bethought us of proceeding in quest of the lands of Mooseridge.
owner
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From this reading Mr. Worden and Jason both declined going any further; the mill-seat, of which the last was in quest, being, as I now learned, on the estate of Herman Mordaunt, and having been for some time the subject of a negotiation between the pedagogue and its owner.
painted
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From this reading “And long shall timorous fancy see The painted chief and pointed spear; And Reason's self shall bow the knee To shadows and delusions here.”
pedagogue
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From this reading Mr. Worden and Jason both declined going any further; the mill-seat, of which the last was in quest, being, as I now learned, on the estate of Herman Mordaunt, and having been for some time the subject of a negotiation between the pedagogue and its owner.
permit
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From this reading Two or three days sufficed to render them as comfortable as circumstances would permit; then Dirck and I bethought us of proceeding in quest of the lands of Mooseridge.
pointed
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From this reading “And long shall timorous fancy see The painted chief and pointed spear; And Reason's self shall bow the knee To shadows and delusions here.”
proceeding
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From this reading Two or three days sufficed to render them as comfortable as circumstances would permit; then Dirck and I bethought us of proceeding in quest of the lands of Mooseridge.
quest
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From this reading Two or three days sufficed to render them as comfortable as circumstances would permit; then Dirck and I bethought us of proceeding in quest of the lands of Mooseridge.
Ravensnest
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From this reading It is not necessary to dwell on the manner in which Herman Mordaunt and his companions became established at Ravensnest.
Reason's
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From this reading “And long shall timorous fancy see The painted chief and pointed spear; And Reason's self shall bow the knee To shadows and delusions here.”
render
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From this reading Two or three days sufficed to render them as comfortable as circumstances would permit; then Dirck and I bethought us of proceeding in quest of the lands of Mooseridge.
see
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From this reading “And long shall timorous fancy see The painted chief and pointed spear; And Reason's self shall bow the knee To shadows and delusions here.”
self
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From this reading “And long shall timorous fancy see The painted chief and pointed spear; And Reason's self shall bow the knee To shadows and delusions here.”
shadows
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From this reading “And long shall timorous fancy see The painted chief and pointed spear; And Reason's self shall bow the knee To shadows and delusions here.”
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “And long shall timorous fancy see The painted chief and pointed spear; And Reason's self shall bow the knee To shadows and delusions here.”
some
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From this reading Mr. Worden and Jason both declined going any further; the mill-seat, of which the last was in quest, being, as I now learned, on the estate of Herman Mordaunt, and having been for some time the subject of a negotiation between the pedagogue and its owner.
spear
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From this reading “And long shall timorous fancy see The painted chief and pointed spear; And Reason's self shall bow the knee To shadows and delusions here.”
subject
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From this reading Mr. Worden and Jason both declined going any further; the mill-seat, of which the last was in quest, being, as I now learned, on the estate of Herman Mordaunt, and having been for some time the subject of a negotiation between the pedagogue and its owner.
sufficed
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From this reading Two or three days sufficed to render them as comfortable as circumstances would permit; then Dirck and I bethought us of proceeding in quest of the lands of Mooseridge.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “And long shall timorous fancy see The painted chief and pointed spear; And Reason's self shall bow the knee To shadows and delusions here.”
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Two or three days sufficed to render them as comfortable as circumstances would permit; then Dirck and I bethought us of proceeding in quest of the lands of Mooseridge.
then
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From this reading Two or three days sufficed to render them as comfortable as circumstances would permit; then Dirck and I bethought us of proceeding in quest of the lands of Mooseridge.
three
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From this reading Two or three days sufficed to render them as comfortable as circumstances would permit; then Dirck and I bethought us of proceeding in quest of the lands of Mooseridge.
timenounUS /time/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mr. Worden and Jason both declined going any further; the mill-seat, of which the last was in quest, being, as I now learned, on the estate of Herman Mordaunt, and having been for some time the subject of a negotiation between the pedagogue and its owner.
timorous
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From this reading “And long shall timorous fancy see The painted chief and pointed spear; And Reason's self shall bow the knee To shadows and delusions here.”
ToparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “And long shall timorous fancy see The painted chief and pointed spear; And Reason's self shall bow the knee To shadows and delusions here.”
Two
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From this reading Two or three days sufficed to render them as comfortable as circumstances would permit; then Dirck and I bethought us of proceeding in quest of the lands of Mooseridge.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Two or three days sufficed to render them as comfortable as circumstances would permit; then Dirck and I bethought us of proceeding in quest of the lands of Mooseridge.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Worden and Jason both declined going any further; the mill-seat, of which the last was in quest, being, as I now learned, on the estate of Herman Mordaunt, and having been for some time the subject of a negotiation between the pedagogue and its owner.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is not necessary to dwell on the manner in which Herman Mordaunt and his companions became established at Ravensnest.
Worden
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From this reading Mr. Worden and Jason both declined going any further; the mill-seat, of which the last was in quest, being, as I now learned, on the estate of Herman Mordaunt, and having been for some time the subject of a negotiation between the pedagogue and its owner.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Two or three days sufficed to render them as comfortable as circumstances would permit; then Dirck and I bethought us of proceeding in quest of the lands of Mooseridge.
