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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 It was a singular arrangement on both sides, for the strange lady had from the first retreated from the idea with evident repulsion, and Sir William was the last man in the world to receive a person under his roof about whose history the slightest doubt existed.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was a singular arrangement on both sides, for the strange lady had from the first retreated from the idea with evident repulsion, and Sir William was the last man in the world to receive a person under his roof about whose history the slightest doubt existed.
absent
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From this reading The governor was absent when Barbara first arrived at his house.
ACCEPTED
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From this reading THE ACCEPTED INVITATION.
all
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From this reading Barbara offered no credentials of respectability--she submitted no letters--made no explanation; yet on the bare recommendation of unmistakable refinement, and a charm of manner that had all the power of fascination, she became more than a welcome inmate of the proud man's mansion.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a singular arrangement on both sides, for the strange lady had from the first retreated from the idea with evident repulsion, and Sir William was the last man in the world to receive a person under his roof about whose history the slightest doubt existed.
arrangement
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From this reading It was a singular arrangement on both sides, for the strange lady had from the first retreated from the idea with evident repulsion, and Sir William was the last man in the world to receive a person under his roof about whose history the slightest doubt existed.
arrived
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From this reading The governor was absent when Barbara first arrived at his house.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The governor was absent when Barbara first arrived at his house.
Barbara
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From this reading Barbara Stafford became the guest of Governor Phipps.
bare
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From this reading Barbara offered no credentials of respectability--she submitted no letters--made no explanation; yet on the bare recommendation of unmistakable refinement, and a charm of manner that had all the power of fascination, she became more than a welcome inmate of the proud man's mansion.
became
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From this reading Barbara Stafford became the guest of Governor Phipps.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading It was a singular arrangement on both sides, for the strange lady had from the first retreated from the idea with evident repulsion, and Sir William was the last man in the world to receive a person under his roof about whose history the slightest doubt existed.
charm
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From this reading Barbara offered no credentials of respectability--she submitted no letters--made no explanation; yet on the bare recommendation of unmistakable refinement, and a charm of manner that had all the power of fascination, she became more than a welcome inmate of the proud man's mansion.
credentials
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From this reading Barbara offered no credentials of respectability--she submitted no letters--made no explanation; yet on the bare recommendation of unmistakable refinement, and a charm of manner that had all the power of fascination, she became more than a welcome inmate of the proud man's mansion.
doubt
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From this reading It was a singular arrangement on both sides, for the strange lady had from the first retreated from the idea with evident repulsion, and Sir William was the last man in the world to receive a person under his roof about whose history the slightest doubt existed.
evident
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From this reading It was a singular arrangement on both sides, for the strange lady had from the first retreated from the idea with evident repulsion, and Sir William was the last man in the world to receive a person under his roof about whose history the slightest doubt existed.
existed
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From this reading It was a singular arrangement on both sides, for the strange lady had from the first retreated from the idea with evident repulsion, and Sir William was the last man in the world to receive a person under his roof about whose history the slightest doubt existed.
explanation
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From this reading Barbara offered no credentials of respectability--she submitted no letters--made no explanation; yet on the bare recommendation of unmistakable refinement, and a charm of manner that had all the power of fascination, she became more than a welcome inmate of the proud man's mansion.
fascination
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From this reading Barbara offered no credentials of respectability--she submitted no letters--made no explanation; yet on the bare recommendation of unmistakable refinement, and a charm of manner that had all the power of fascination, she became more than a welcome inmate of the proud man's mansion.
firstnounUS /first/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It was a singular arrangement on both sides, for the strange lady had from the first retreated from the idea with evident repulsion, and Sir William was the last man in the world to receive a person under his roof about whose history the slightest doubt existed.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a singular arrangement on both sides, for the strange lady had from the first retreated from the idea with evident repulsion, and Sir William was the last man in the world to receive a person under his roof about whose history the slightest doubt existed.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was a singular arrangement on both sides, for the strange lady had from the first retreated from the idea with evident repulsion, and Sir William was the last man in the world to receive a person under his roof about whose history the slightest doubt existed.
Governor
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From this reading Barbara Stafford became the guest of Governor Phipps.
guest
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From this reading Barbara Stafford became the guest of Governor Phipps.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was a singular arrangement on both sides, for the strange lady had from the first retreated from the idea with evident repulsion, and Sir William was the last man in the world to receive a person under his roof about whose history the slightest doubt existed.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a singular arrangement on both sides, for the strange lady had from the first retreated from the idea with evident repulsion, and Sir William was the last man in the world to receive a person under his roof about whose history the slightest doubt existed.
history
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From this reading It was a singular arrangement on both sides, for the strange lady had from the first retreated from the idea with evident repulsion, and Sir William was the last man in the world to receive a person under his roof about whose history the slightest doubt existed.
house
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From this reading The governor was absent when Barbara first arrived at his house.
idea
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From this reading It was a singular arrangement on both sides, for the strange lady had from the first retreated from the idea with evident repulsion, and Sir William was the last man in the world to receive a person under his roof about whose history the slightest doubt existed.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a singular arrangement on both sides, for the strange lady had from the first retreated from the idea with evident repulsion, and Sir William was the last man in the world to receive a person under his roof about whose history the slightest doubt existed.
inmate
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From this reading Barbara offered no credentials of respectability--she submitted no letters--made no explanation; yet on the bare recommendation of unmistakable refinement, and a charm of manner that had all the power of fascination, she became more than a welcome inmate of the proud man's mansion.
INVITATION
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From this reading THE ACCEPTED INVITATION.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a singular arrangement on both sides, for the strange lady had from the first retreated from the idea with evident repulsion, and Sir William was the last man in the world to receive a person under his roof about whose history the slightest doubt existed.
lady
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From this reading It was a singular arrangement on both sides, for the strange lady had from the first retreated from the idea with evident repulsion, and Sir William was the last man in the world to receive a person under his roof about whose history the slightest doubt existed.
lastnounUS /last/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It was a singular arrangement on both sides, for the strange lady had from the first retreated from the idea with evident repulsion, and Sir William was the last man in the world to receive a person under his roof about whose history the slightest doubt existed.
letters
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From this reading Barbara offered no credentials of respectability--she submitted no letters--made no explanation; yet on the bare recommendation of unmistakable refinement, and a charm of manner that had all the power of fascination, she became more than a welcome inmate of the proud man's mansion.
made
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From this reading Barbara offered no credentials of respectability--she submitted no letters--made no explanation; yet on the bare recommendation of unmistakable refinement, and a charm of manner that had all the power of fascination, she became more than a welcome inmate of the proud man's mansion.
man
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From this reading It was a singular arrangement on both sides, for the strange lady had from the first retreated from the idea with evident repulsion, and Sir William was the last man in the world to receive a person under his roof about whose history the slightest doubt existed.
man's
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From this reading Barbara offered no credentials of respectability--she submitted no letters--made no explanation; yet on the bare recommendation of unmistakable refinement, and a charm of manner that had all the power of fascination, she became more than a welcome inmate of the proud man's mansion.
manner
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From this reading Barbara offered no credentials of respectability--she submitted no letters--made no explanation; yet on the bare recommendation of unmistakable refinement, and a charm of manner that had all the power of fascination, she became more than a welcome inmate of the proud man's mansion.
mansion
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From this reading Barbara offered no credentials of respectability--she submitted no letters--made no explanation; yet on the bare recommendation of unmistakable refinement, and a charm of manner that had all the power of fascination, she became more than a welcome inmate of the proud man's mansion.
more
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From this reading Barbara offered no credentials of respectability--she submitted no letters--made no explanation; yet on the bare recommendation of unmistakable refinement, and a charm of manner that had all the power of fascination, she became more than a welcome inmate of the proud man's mansion.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Barbara offered no credentials of respectability--she submitted no letters--made no explanation; yet on the bare recommendation of unmistakable refinement, and a charm of manner that had all the power of fascination, she became more than a welcome inmate of the proud man's mansion.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Barbara Stafford became the guest of Governor Phipps.
offered
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From this reading Barbara offered no credentials of respectability--she submitted no letters--made no explanation; yet on the bare recommendation of unmistakable refinement, and a charm of manner that had all the power of fascination, she became more than a welcome inmate of the proud man's mansion.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was a singular arrangement on both sides, for the strange lady had from the first retreated from the idea with evident repulsion, and Sir William was the last man in the world to receive a person under his roof about whose history the slightest doubt existed.
person
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From this reading It was a singular arrangement on both sides, for the strange lady had from the first retreated from the idea with evident repulsion, and Sir William was the last man in the world to receive a person under his roof about whose history the slightest doubt existed.
Phipps
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From this reading Barbara Stafford became the guest of Governor Phipps.
power
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From this reading Barbara offered no credentials of respectability--she submitted no letters--made no explanation; yet on the bare recommendation of unmistakable refinement, and a charm of manner that had all the power of fascination, she became more than a welcome inmate of the proud man's mansion.
proud
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From this reading Barbara offered no credentials of respectability--she submitted no letters--made no explanation; yet on the bare recommendation of unmistakable refinement, and a charm of manner that had all the power of fascination, she became more than a welcome inmate of the proud man's mansion.
receive
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From this reading It was a singular arrangement on both sides, for the strange lady had from the first retreated from the idea with evident repulsion, and Sir William was the last man in the world to receive a person under his roof about whose history the slightest doubt existed.
recommendationnounUS /ˌrɛkəmɛnˈdeɪʃən/
a quality or fact that makes someone or something suitable
From this reading Barbara offered no credentials of respectability--she submitted no letters--made no explanation; yet on the bare recommendation of unmistakable refinement, and a charm of manner that had all the power of fascination, she became more than a welcome inmate of the proud man's mansion.
refinement
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From this reading Barbara offered no credentials of respectability--she submitted no letters--made no explanation; yet on the bare recommendation of unmistakable refinement, and a charm of manner that had all the power of fascination, she became more than a welcome inmate of the proud man's mansion.
repulsion
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From this reading It was a singular arrangement on both sides, for the strange lady had from the first retreated from the idea with evident repulsion, and Sir William was the last man in the world to receive a person under his roof about whose history the slightest doubt existed.
respectability
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From this reading Barbara offered no credentials of respectability--she submitted no letters--made no explanation; yet on the bare recommendation of unmistakable refinement, and a charm of manner that had all the power of fascination, she became more than a welcome inmate of the proud man's mansion.
retreated
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From this reading It was a singular arrangement on both sides, for the strange lady had from the first retreated from the idea with evident repulsion, and Sir William was the last man in the world to receive a person under his roof about whose history the slightest doubt existed.
roof
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From this reading It was a singular arrangement on both sides, for the strange lady had from the first retreated from the idea with evident repulsion, and Sir William was the last man in the world to receive a person under his roof about whose history the slightest doubt existed.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Barbara offered no credentials of respectability--she submitted no letters--made no explanation; yet on the bare recommendation of unmistakable refinement, and a charm of manner that had all the power of fascination, she became more than a welcome inmate of the proud man's mansion.
sides
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From this reading It was a singular arrangement on both sides, for the strange lady had from the first retreated from the idea with evident repulsion, and Sir William was the last man in the world to receive a person under his roof about whose history the slightest doubt existed.
singular
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From this reading It was a singular arrangement on both sides, for the strange lady had from the first retreated from the idea with evident repulsion, and Sir William was the last man in the world to receive a person under his roof about whose history the slightest doubt existed.
Sir
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From this reading It was a singular arrangement on both sides, for the strange lady had from the first retreated from the idea with evident repulsion, and Sir William was the last man in the world to receive a person under his roof about whose history the slightest doubt existed.
slightest
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From this reading It was a singular arrangement on both sides, for the strange lady had from the first retreated from the idea with evident repulsion, and Sir William was the last man in the world to receive a person under his roof about whose history the slightest doubt existed.
Stafford
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From this reading Barbara Stafford became the guest of Governor Phipps.
strange
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From this reading It was a singular arrangement on both sides, for the strange lady had from the first retreated from the idea with evident repulsion, and Sir William was the last man in the world to receive a person under his roof about whose history the slightest doubt existed.
submitted
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From this reading Barbara offered no credentials of respectability--she submitted no letters--made no explanation; yet on the bare recommendation of unmistakable refinement, and a charm of manner that had all the power of fascination, she became more than a welcome inmate of the proud man's mansion.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Barbara offered no credentials of respectability--she submitted no letters--made no explanation; yet on the bare recommendation of unmistakable refinement, and a charm of manner that had all the power of fascination, she became more than a welcome inmate of the proud man's mansion.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Barbara offered no credentials of respectability--she submitted no letters--made no explanation; yet on the bare recommendation of unmistakable refinement, and a charm of manner that had all the power of fascination, she became more than a welcome inmate of the proud man's mansion.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ACCEPTED INVITATION.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a singular arrangement on both sides, for the strange lady had from the first retreated from the idea with evident repulsion, and Sir William was the last man in the world to receive a person under his roof about whose history the slightest doubt existed.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It was a singular arrangement on both sides, for the strange lady had from the first retreated from the idea with evident repulsion, and Sir William was the last man in the world to receive a person under his roof about whose history the slightest doubt existed.
unmistakable
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From this reading Barbara offered no credentials of respectability--she submitted no letters--made no explanation; yet on the bare recommendation of unmistakable refinement, and a charm of manner that had all the power of fascination, she became more than a welcome inmate of the proud man's mansion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a singular arrangement on both sides, for the strange lady had from the first retreated from the idea with evident repulsion, and Sir William was the last man in the world to receive a person under his roof about whose history the slightest doubt existed.
welcome
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From this reading Barbara offered no credentials of respectability--she submitted no letters--made no explanation; yet on the bare recommendation of unmistakable refinement, and a charm of manner that had all the power of fascination, she became more than a welcome inmate of the proud man's mansion.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The governor was absent when Barbara first arrived at his house.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading It was a singular arrangement on both sides, for the strange lady had from the first retreated from the idea with evident repulsion, and Sir William was the last man in the world to receive a person under his roof about whose history the slightest doubt existed.
William
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From this reading It was a singular arrangement on both sides, for the strange lady had from the first retreated from the idea with evident repulsion, and Sir William was the last man in the world to receive a person under his roof about whose history the slightest doubt existed.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was a singular arrangement on both sides, for the strange lady had from the first retreated from the idea with evident repulsion, and Sir William was the last man in the world to receive a person under his roof about whose history the slightest doubt existed.
world
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From this reading It was a singular arrangement on both sides, for the strange lady had from the first retreated from the idea with evident repulsion, and Sir William was the last man in the world to receive a person under his roof about whose history the slightest doubt existed.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Barbara offered no credentials of respectability--she submitted no letters--made no explanation; yet on the bare recommendation of unmistakable refinement, and a charm of manner that had all the power of fascination, she became more than a welcome inmate of the proud man's mansion.
