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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 Finding she could embroider, play a little on the spinnet, sing a song, and read aloud both intelligibly and pleasantly, she came to the conclusion that the country-bred girl was an acquisition destined to grow greatly in value, should the day ever arrive--which heaven forbid!--when they would have to settle down to the monotony of a protracted siege.
accomplishments
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From this reading Dinner over, lady Margaret led Dorothy back to her parlour, and there proceeded to discover what accomplishments and capabilities she might possess.
acquisition
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From this reading Finding she could embroider, play a little on the spinnet, sing a song, and read aloud both intelligibly and pleasantly, she came to the conclusion that the country-bred girl was an acquisition destined to grow greatly in value, should the day ever arrive--which heaven forbid!--when they would have to settle down to the monotony of a protracted siege.
aloud
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From this reading Finding she could embroider, play a little on the spinnet, sing a song, and read aloud both intelligibly and pleasantly, she came to the conclusion that the country-bred girl was an acquisition destined to grow greatly in value, should the day ever arrive--which heaven forbid!--when they would have to settle down to the monotony of a protracted siege.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Finding she could embroider, play a little on the spinnet, sing a song, and read aloud both intelligibly and pleasantly, she came to the conclusion that the country-bred girl was an acquisition destined to grow greatly in value, should the day ever arrive--which heaven forbid!--when they would have to settle down to the monotony of a protracted siege.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dinner over, lady Margaret led Dorothy back to her parlour, and there proceeded to discover what accomplishments and capabilities she might possess.
arrive
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From this reading Finding she could embroider, play a little on the spinnet, sing a song, and read aloud both intelligibly and pleasantly, she came to the conclusion that the country-bred girl was an acquisition destined to grow greatly in value, should the day ever arrive--which heaven forbid!--when they would have to settle down to the monotony of a protracted siege.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Remarking, at length, that she looked weary, she sent her away to be mistress of her time till supper, at half-past five.
attention
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From this reading Weary in truth with her journey, but still more weary from the multitude and variety of objects, the talk, and the constant demand of the general strangeness upon her attention and one form or other of suitable response, Dorothy sought her chamber.
away
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From this reading Remarking, at length, that she looked weary, she sent her away to be mistress of her time till supper, at half-past five.
back
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From this reading Dinner over, lady Margaret led Dorothy back to her parlour, and there proceeded to discover what accomplishments and capabilities she might possess.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Remarking, at length, that she looked weary, she sent her away to be mistress of her time till supper, at half-past five.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading Finding she could embroider, play a little on the spinnet, sing a song, and read aloud both intelligibly and pleasantly, she came to the conclusion that the country-bred girl was an acquisition destined to grow greatly in value, should the day ever arrive--which heaven forbid!--when they would have to settle down to the monotony of a protracted siege.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Weary in truth with her journey, but still more weary from the multitude and variety of objects, the talk, and the constant demand of the general strangeness upon her attention and one form or other of suitable response, Dorothy sought her chamber.
came
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From this reading Finding she could embroider, play a little on the spinnet, sing a song, and read aloud both intelligibly and pleasantly, she came to the conclusion that the country-bred girl was an acquisition destined to grow greatly in value, should the day ever arrive--which heaven forbid!--when they would have to settle down to the monotony of a protracted siege.
capabilities
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From this reading Dinner over, lady Margaret led Dorothy back to her parlour, and there proceeded to discover what accomplishments and capabilities she might possess.
chamber
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From this reading Weary in truth with her journey, but still more weary from the multitude and variety of objects, the talk, and the constant demand of the general strangeness upon her attention and one form or other of suitable response, Dorothy sought her chamber.
conclusion
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From this reading Finding she could embroider, play a little on the spinnet, sing a song, and read aloud both intelligibly and pleasantly, she came to the conclusion that the country-bred girl was an acquisition destined to grow greatly in value, should the day ever arrive--which heaven forbid!--when they would have to settle down to the monotony of a protracted siege.
constant
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From this reading Weary in truth with her journey, but still more weary from the multitude and variety of objects, the talk, and the constant demand of the general strangeness upon her attention and one form or other of suitable response, Dorothy sought her chamber.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Finding she could embroider, play a little on the spinnet, sing a song, and read aloud both intelligibly and pleasantly, she came to the conclusion that the country-bred girl was an acquisition destined to grow greatly in value, should the day ever arrive--which heaven forbid!--when they would have to settle down to the monotony of a protracted siege.
country-bred
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From this reading Finding she could embroider, play a little on the spinnet, sing a song, and read aloud both intelligibly and pleasantly, she came to the conclusion that the country-bred girl was an acquisition destined to grow greatly in value, should the day ever arrive--which heaven forbid!--when they would have to settle down to the monotony of a protracted siege.
day
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From this reading Finding she could embroider, play a little on the spinnet, sing a song, and read aloud both intelligibly and pleasantly, she came to the conclusion that the country-bred girl was an acquisition destined to grow greatly in value, should the day ever arrive--which heaven forbid!--when they would have to settle down to the monotony of a protracted siege.
demand
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From this reading Weary in truth with her journey, but still more weary from the multitude and variety of objects, the talk, and the constant demand of the general strangeness upon her attention and one form or other of suitable response, Dorothy sought her chamber.
destined
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From this reading Finding she could embroider, play a little on the spinnet, sing a song, and read aloud both intelligibly and pleasantly, she came to the conclusion that the country-bred girl was an acquisition destined to grow greatly in value, should the day ever arrive--which heaven forbid!--when they would have to settle down to the monotony of a protracted siege.
Dinner
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From this reading Dinner over, lady Margaret led Dorothy back to her parlour, and there proceeded to discover what accomplishments and capabilities she might possess.
discover
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From this reading Dinner over, lady Margaret led Dorothy back to her parlour, and there proceeded to discover what accomplishments and capabilities she might possess.
Dorothy
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From this reading Dinner over, lady Margaret led Dorothy back to her parlour, and there proceeded to discover what accomplishments and capabilities she might possess.
down
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From this reading Finding she could embroider, play a little on the spinnet, sing a song, and read aloud both intelligibly and pleasantly, she came to the conclusion that the country-bred girl was an acquisition destined to grow greatly in value, should the day ever arrive--which heaven forbid!--when they would have to settle down to the monotony of a protracted siege.
embroider
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From this reading Finding she could embroider, play a little on the spinnet, sing a song, and read aloud both intelligibly and pleasantly, she came to the conclusion that the country-bred girl was an acquisition destined to grow greatly in value, should the day ever arrive--which heaven forbid!--when they would have to settle down to the monotony of a protracted siege.
evernounUS /ever/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Finding she could embroider, play a little on the spinnet, sing a song, and read aloud both intelligibly and pleasantly, she came to the conclusion that the country-bred girl was an acquisition destined to grow greatly in value, should the day ever arrive--which heaven forbid!--when they would have to settle down to the monotony of a protracted siege.
Finding
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From this reading Finding she could embroider, play a little on the spinnet, sing a song, and read aloud both intelligibly and pleasantly, she came to the conclusion that the country-bred girl was an acquisition destined to grow greatly in value, should the day ever arrive--which heaven forbid!--when they would have to settle down to the monotony of a protracted siege.
five
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From this reading Remarking, at length, that she looked weary, she sent her away to be mistress of her time till supper, at half-past five.
forbid
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From this reading Finding she could embroider, play a little on the spinnet, sing a song, and read aloud both intelligibly and pleasantly, she came to the conclusion that the country-bred girl was an acquisition destined to grow greatly in value, should the day ever arrive--which heaven forbid!--when they would have to settle down to the monotony of a protracted siege.
form
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From this reading Weary in truth with her journey, but still more weary from the multitude and variety of objects, the talk, and the constant demand of the general strangeness upon her attention and one form or other of suitable response, Dorothy sought her chamber.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Weary in truth with her journey, but still more weary from the multitude and variety of objects, the talk, and the constant demand of the general strangeness upon her attention and one form or other of suitable response, Dorothy sought her chamber.
general
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From this reading Weary in truth with her journey, but still more weary from the multitude and variety of objects, the talk, and the constant demand of the general strangeness upon her attention and one form or other of suitable response, Dorothy sought her chamber.
girl
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From this reading Finding she could embroider, play a little on the spinnet, sing a song, and read aloud both intelligibly and pleasantly, she came to the conclusion that the country-bred girl was an acquisition destined to grow greatly in value, should the day ever arrive--which heaven forbid!--when they would have to settle down to the monotony of a protracted siege.
greatly
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From this reading Finding she could embroider, play a little on the spinnet, sing a song, and read aloud both intelligibly and pleasantly, she came to the conclusion that the country-bred girl was an acquisition destined to grow greatly in value, should the day ever arrive--which heaven forbid!--when they would have to settle down to the monotony of a protracted siege.
grow
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From this reading Finding she could embroider, play a little on the spinnet, sing a song, and read aloud both intelligibly and pleasantly, she came to the conclusion that the country-bred girl was an acquisition destined to grow greatly in value, should the day ever arrive--which heaven forbid!--when they would have to settle down to the monotony of a protracted siege.
half-past
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From this reading Remarking, at length, that she looked weary, she sent her away to be mistress of her time till supper, at half-past five.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Finding she could embroider, play a little on the spinnet, sing a song, and read aloud both intelligibly and pleasantly, she came to the conclusion that the country-bred girl was an acquisition destined to grow greatly in value, should the day ever arrive--which heaven forbid!--when they would have to settle down to the monotony of a protracted siege.
heaven
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From this reading Finding she could embroider, play a little on the spinnet, sing a song, and read aloud both intelligibly and pleasantly, she came to the conclusion that the country-bred girl was an acquisition destined to grow greatly in value, should the day ever arrive--which heaven forbid!--when they would have to settle down to the monotony of a protracted siege.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Dinner over, lady Margaret led Dorothy back to her parlour, and there proceeded to discover what accomplishments and capabilities she might possess.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Finding she could embroider, play a little on the spinnet, sing a song, and read aloud both intelligibly and pleasantly, she came to the conclusion that the country-bred girl was an acquisition destined to grow greatly in value, should the day ever arrive--which heaven forbid!--when they would have to settle down to the monotony of a protracted siege.
intelligibly
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From this reading Finding she could embroider, play a little on the spinnet, sing a song, and read aloud both intelligibly and pleasantly, she came to the conclusion that the country-bred girl was an acquisition destined to grow greatly in value, should the day ever arrive--which heaven forbid!--when they would have to settle down to the monotony of a protracted siege.
journeynounUS /ˈjourney/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Weary in truth with her journey, but still more weary from the multitude and variety of objects, the talk, and the constant demand of the general strangeness upon her attention and one form or other of suitable response, Dorothy sought her chamber.
lady
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From this reading Dinner over, lady Margaret led Dorothy back to her parlour, and there proceeded to discover what accomplishments and capabilities she might possess.
led
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From this reading Dinner over, lady Margaret led Dorothy back to her parlour, and there proceeded to discover what accomplishments and capabilities she might possess.
lengthnounUS /leŋθ/
a period of time or extent
From this reading Remarking, at length, that she looked weary, she sent her away to be mistress of her time till supper, at half-past five.
littlenounUS /little/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Finding she could embroider, play a little on the spinnet, sing a song, and read aloud both intelligibly and pleasantly, she came to the conclusion that the country-bred girl was an acquisition destined to grow greatly in value, should the day ever arrive--which heaven forbid!--when they would have to settle down to the monotony of a protracted siege.
lookednounUS /looked/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Remarking, at length, that she looked weary, she sent her away to be mistress of her time till supper, at half-past five.
Margaret
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From this reading Dinner over, lady Margaret led Dorothy back to her parlour, and there proceeded to discover what accomplishments and capabilities she might possess.
MARQUISES
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From this reading THE TWO MARQUISES.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Dinner over, lady Margaret led Dorothy back to her parlour, and there proceeded to discover what accomplishments and capabilities she might possess.
mistress
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From this reading Remarking, at length, that she looked weary, she sent her away to be mistress of her time till supper, at half-past five.
monotony
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From this reading Finding she could embroider, play a little on the spinnet, sing a song, and read aloud both intelligibly and pleasantly, she came to the conclusion that the country-bred girl was an acquisition destined to grow greatly in value, should the day ever arrive--which heaven forbid!--when they would have to settle down to the monotony of a protracted siege.
more
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From this reading Weary in truth with her journey, but still more weary from the multitude and variety of objects, the talk, and the constant demand of the general strangeness upon her attention and one form or other of suitable response, Dorothy sought her chamber.
multitude
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From this reading Weary in truth with her journey, but still more weary from the multitude and variety of objects, the talk, and the constant demand of the general strangeness upon her attention and one form or other of suitable response, Dorothy sought her chamber.
objects
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From this reading Weary in truth with her journey, but still more weary from the multitude and variety of objects, the talk, and the constant demand of the general strangeness upon her attention and one form or other of suitable response, Dorothy sought her chamber.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Finding she could embroider, play a little on the spinnet, sing a song, and read aloud both intelligibly and pleasantly, she came to the conclusion that the country-bred girl was an acquisition destined to grow greatly in value, should the day ever arrive--which heaven forbid!--when they would have to settle down to the monotony of a protracted siege.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Finding she could embroider, play a little on the spinnet, sing a song, and read aloud both intelligibly and pleasantly, she came to the conclusion that the country-bred girl was an acquisition destined to grow greatly in value, should the day ever arrive--which heaven forbid!--when they would have to settle down to the monotony of a protracted siege.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Weary in truth with her journey, but still more weary from the multitude and variety of objects, the talk, and the constant demand of the general strangeness upon her attention and one form or other of suitable response, Dorothy sought her chamber.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Weary in truth with her journey, but still more weary from the multitude and variety of objects, the talk, and the constant demand of the general strangeness upon her attention and one form or other of suitable response, Dorothy sought her chamber.
other
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From this reading Weary in truth with her journey, but still more weary from the multitude and variety of objects, the talk, and the constant demand of the general strangeness upon her attention and one form or other of suitable response, Dorothy sought her chamber.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Dinner over, lady Margaret led Dorothy back to her parlour, and there proceeded to discover what accomplishments and capabilities she might possess.
parlour
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From this reading Dinner over, lady Margaret led Dorothy back to her parlour, and there proceeded to discover what accomplishments and capabilities she might possess.
play
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From this reading Finding she could embroider, play a little on the spinnet, sing a song, and read aloud both intelligibly and pleasantly, she came to the conclusion that the country-bred girl was an acquisition destined to grow greatly in value, should the day ever arrive--which heaven forbid!--when they would have to settle down to the monotony of a protracted siege.
pleasantly
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From this reading Finding she could embroider, play a little on the spinnet, sing a song, and read aloud both intelligibly and pleasantly, she came to the conclusion that the country-bred girl was an acquisition destined to grow greatly in value, should the day ever arrive--which heaven forbid!--when they would have to settle down to the monotony of a protracted siege.
possess
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From this reading Dinner over, lady Margaret led Dorothy back to her parlour, and there proceeded to discover what accomplishments and capabilities she might possess.
proceeded
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From this reading Dinner over, lady Margaret led Dorothy back to her parlour, and there proceeded to discover what accomplishments and capabilities she might possess.
protracted
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From this reading Finding she could embroider, play a little on the spinnet, sing a song, and read aloud both intelligibly and pleasantly, she came to the conclusion that the country-bred girl was an acquisition destined to grow greatly in value, should the day ever arrive--which heaven forbid!--when they would have to settle down to the monotony of a protracted siege.
read
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From this reading Finding she could embroider, play a little on the spinnet, sing a song, and read aloud both intelligibly and pleasantly, she came to the conclusion that the country-bred girl was an acquisition destined to grow greatly in value, should the day ever arrive--which heaven forbid!--when they would have to settle down to the monotony of a protracted siege.
Remarking
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From this reading Remarking, at length, that she looked weary, she sent her away to be mistress of her time till supper, at half-past five.
response
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From this reading Weary in truth with her journey, but still more weary from the multitude and variety of objects, the talk, and the constant demand of the general strangeness upon her attention and one form or other of suitable response, Dorothy sought her chamber.
sent
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From this reading Remarking, at length, that she looked weary, she sent her away to be mistress of her time till supper, at half-past five.
settle
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From this reading Finding she could embroider, play a little on the spinnet, sing a song, and read aloud both intelligibly and pleasantly, she came to the conclusion that the country-bred girl was an acquisition destined to grow greatly in value, should the day ever arrive--which heaven forbid!--when they would have to settle down to the monotony of a protracted siege.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dinner over, lady Margaret led Dorothy back to her parlour, and there proceeded to discover what accomplishments and capabilities she might possess.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Finding she could embroider, play a little on the spinnet, sing a song, and read aloud both intelligibly and pleasantly, she came to the conclusion that the country-bred girl was an acquisition destined to grow greatly in value, should the day ever arrive--which heaven forbid!--when they would have to settle down to the monotony of a protracted siege.
siege
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From this reading Finding she could embroider, play a little on the spinnet, sing a song, and read aloud both intelligibly and pleasantly, she came to the conclusion that the country-bred girl was an acquisition destined to grow greatly in value, should the day ever arrive--which heaven forbid!--when they would have to settle down to the monotony of a protracted siege.
sing
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From this reading Finding she could embroider, play a little on the spinnet, sing a song, and read aloud both intelligibly and pleasantly, she came to the conclusion that the country-bred girl was an acquisition destined to grow greatly in value, should the day ever arrive--which heaven forbid!--when they would have to settle down to the monotony of a protracted siege.
song
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From this reading Finding she could embroider, play a little on the spinnet, sing a song, and read aloud both intelligibly and pleasantly, she came to the conclusion that the country-bred girl was an acquisition destined to grow greatly in value, should the day ever arrive--which heaven forbid!--when they would have to settle down to the monotony of a protracted siege.
sought
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From this reading Weary in truth with her journey, but still more weary from the multitude and variety of objects, the talk, and the constant demand of the general strangeness upon her attention and one form or other of suitable response, Dorothy sought her chamber.
spinnet
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From this reading Finding she could embroider, play a little on the spinnet, sing a song, and read aloud both intelligibly and pleasantly, she came to the conclusion that the country-bred girl was an acquisition destined to grow greatly in value, should the day ever arrive--which heaven forbid!--when they would have to settle down to the monotony of a protracted siege.
stillnounUS /still/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Weary in truth with her journey, but still more weary from the multitude and variety of objects, the talk, and the constant demand of the general strangeness upon her attention and one form or other of suitable response, Dorothy sought her chamber.
strangeness
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From this reading Weary in truth with her journey, but still more weary from the multitude and variety of objects, the talk, and the constant demand of the general strangeness upon her attention and one form or other of suitable response, Dorothy sought her chamber.
suitable
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From this reading Weary in truth with her journey, but still more weary from the multitude and variety of objects, the talk, and the constant demand of the general strangeness upon her attention and one form or other of suitable response, Dorothy sought her chamber.
supper
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From this reading Remarking, at length, that she looked weary, she sent her away to be mistress of her time till supper, at half-past five.
talk
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From this reading Weary in truth with her journey, but still more weary from the multitude and variety of objects, the talk, and the constant demand of the general strangeness upon her attention and one form or other of suitable response, Dorothy sought her chamber.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Finding she could embroider, play a little on the spinnet, sing a song, and read aloud both intelligibly and pleasantly, she came to the conclusion that the country-bred girl was an acquisition destined to grow greatly in value, should the day ever arrive--which heaven forbid!--when they would have to settle down to the monotony of a protracted siege.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TWO MARQUISES.
there
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From this reading Dinner over, lady Margaret led Dorothy back to her parlour, and there proceeded to discover what accomplishments and capabilities she might possess.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Finding she could embroider, play a little on the spinnet, sing a song, and read aloud both intelligibly and pleasantly, she came to the conclusion that the country-bred girl was an acquisition destined to grow greatly in value, should the day ever arrive--which heaven forbid!--when they would have to settle down to the monotony of a protracted siege.
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Remarking, at length, that she looked weary, she sent her away to be mistress of her time till supper, at half-past five.
timenounUS /time/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Remarking, at length, that she looked weary, she sent her away to be mistress of her time till supper, at half-past five.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dinner over, lady Margaret led Dorothy back to her parlour, and there proceeded to discover what accomplishments and capabilities she might possess.
truth
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From this reading Weary in truth with her journey, but still more weary from the multitude and variety of objects, the talk, and the constant demand of the general strangeness upon her attention and one form or other of suitable response, Dorothy sought her chamber.
TWO
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From this reading THE TWO MARQUISES.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Weary in truth with her journey, but still more weary from the multitude and variety of objects, the talk, and the constant demand of the general strangeness upon her attention and one form or other of suitable response, Dorothy sought her chamber.
value
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From this reading Finding she could embroider, play a little on the spinnet, sing a song, and read aloud both intelligibly and pleasantly, she came to the conclusion that the country-bred girl was an acquisition destined to grow greatly in value, should the day ever arrive--which heaven forbid!--when they would have to settle down to the monotony of a protracted siege.
variety
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From this reading Weary in truth with her journey, but still more weary from the multitude and variety of objects, the talk, and the constant demand of the general strangeness upon her attention and one form or other of suitable response, Dorothy sought her chamber.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Finding she could embroider, play a little on the spinnet, sing a song, and read aloud both intelligibly and pleasantly, she came to the conclusion that the country-bred girl was an acquisition destined to grow greatly in value, should the day ever arrive--which heaven forbid!--when they would have to settle down to the monotony of a protracted siege.
weary
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From this reading Remarking, at length, that she looked weary, she sent her away to be mistress of her time till supper, at half-past five.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Dinner over, lady Margaret led Dorothy back to her parlour, and there proceeded to discover what accomplishments and capabilities she might possess.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Finding she could embroider, play a little on the spinnet, sing a song, and read aloud both intelligibly and pleasantly, she came to the conclusion that the country-bred girl was an acquisition destined to grow greatly in value, should the day ever arrive--which heaven forbid!--when they would have to settle down to the monotony of a protracted siege.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Finding she could embroider, play a little on the spinnet, sing a song, and read aloud both intelligibly and pleasantly, she came to the conclusion that the country-bred girl was an acquisition destined to grow greatly in value, should the day ever arrive--which heaven forbid!--when they would have to settle down to the monotony of a protracted siege.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Weary in truth with her journey, but still more weary from the multitude and variety of objects, the talk, and the constant demand of the general strangeness upon her attention and one form or other of suitable response, Dorothy sought her chamber.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Finding she could embroider, play a little on the spinnet, sing a song, and read aloud both intelligibly and pleasantly, she came to the conclusion that the country-bred girl was an acquisition destined to grow greatly in value, should the day ever arrive--which heaven forbid!--when they would have to settle down to the monotony of a protracted siege.
