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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 Nevertheless, I did not care to discuss an old friend with a mere acquaintance, and I felt secretly puzzled to account for his conduct, in the face of his previous cleverness in manipulating the El Bolero, and the undoubted fascination he had previously exercised over the stockholders.
account
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From this reading Nevertheless, I did not care to discuss an old friend with a mere acquaintance, and I felt secretly puzzled to account for his conduct, in the face of his previous cleverness in manipulating the El Bolero, and the undoubted fascination he had previously exercised over the stockholders.
acquaintance
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From this reading Nevertheless, I did not care to discuss an old friend with a mere acquaintance, and I felt secretly puzzled to account for his conduct, in the face of his previous cleverness in manipulating the El Bolero, and the undoubted fascination he had previously exercised over the stockholders.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Nevertheless, I did not care to discuss an old friend with a mere acquaintance, and I felt secretly puzzled to account for his conduct, in the face of his previous cleverness in manipulating the El Bolero, and the undoubted fascination he had previously exercised over the stockholders.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “He is mercurial, and has the quick impulsiveness of his race, but I believe him as sane as any who sat with him on the board.
any
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From this reading “He is mercurial, and has the quick impulsiveness of his race, but I believe him as sane as any who sat with him on the board.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “He is mercurial, and has the quick impulsiveness of his race, but I believe him as sane as any who sat with him on the board.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There must be some mistake, or you haven't got the whole story.”
believenounUS /ˈbelieve/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “He is mercurial, and has the quick impulsiveness of his race, but I believe him as sane as any who sat with him on the board.
board
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From this reading “He is mercurial, and has the quick impulsiveness of his race, but I believe him as sane as any who sat with him on the board.
Bolero
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From this reading Nevertheless, I did not care to discuss an old friend with a mere acquaintance, and I felt secretly puzzled to account for his conduct, in the face of his previous cleverness in manipulating the El Bolero, and the undoubted fascination he had previously exercised over the stockholders.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “He is mercurial, and has the quick impulsiveness of his race, but I believe him as sane as any who sat with him on the board.
care
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From this reading Nevertheless, I did not care to discuss an old friend with a mere acquaintance, and I felt secretly puzzled to account for his conduct, in the face of his previous cleverness in manipulating the El Bolero, and the undoubted fascination he had previously exercised over the stockholders.
clevernessnounUS /ˈklev.ər.nəs/
The quality of being intelligent, quick to understand, and resourceful in danger.
From this reading Nevertheless, I did not care to discuss an old friend with a mere acquaintance, and I felt secretly puzzled to account for his conduct, in the face of his previous cleverness in manipulating the El Bolero, and the undoubted fascination he had previously exercised over the stockholders.
conduct
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From this reading Nevertheless, I did not care to discuss an old friend with a mere acquaintance, and I felt secretly puzzled to account for his conduct, in the face of his previous cleverness in manipulating the El Bolero, and the undoubted fascination he had previously exercised over the stockholders.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Nevertheless, I did not care to discuss an old friend with a mere acquaintance, and I felt secretly puzzled to account for his conduct, in the face of his previous cleverness in manipulating the El Bolero, and the undoubted fascination he had previously exercised over the stockholders.
discuss
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From this reading Nevertheless, I did not care to discuss an old friend with a mere acquaintance, and I felt secretly puzzled to account for his conduct, in the face of his previous cleverness in manipulating the El Bolero, and the undoubted fascination he had previously exercised over the stockholders.
El
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From this reading Nevertheless, I did not care to discuss an old friend with a mere acquaintance, and I felt secretly puzzled to account for his conduct, in the face of his previous cleverness in manipulating the El Bolero, and the undoubted fascination he had previously exercised over the stockholders.
exercised
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From this reading Nevertheless, I did not care to discuss an old friend with a mere acquaintance, and I felt secretly puzzled to account for his conduct, in the face of his previous cleverness in manipulating the El Bolero, and the undoubted fascination he had previously exercised over the stockholders.
face
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From this reading Nevertheless, I did not care to discuss an old friend with a mere acquaintance, and I felt secretly puzzled to account for his conduct, in the face of his previous cleverness in manipulating the El Bolero, and the undoubted fascination he had previously exercised over the stockholders.
fascination
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From this reading Nevertheless, I did not care to discuss an old friend with a mere acquaintance, and I felt secretly puzzled to account for his conduct, in the face of his previous cleverness in manipulating the El Bolero, and the undoubted fascination he had previously exercised over the stockholders.
felt
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From this reading Nevertheless, I did not care to discuss an old friend with a mere acquaintance, and I felt secretly puzzled to account for his conduct, in the face of his previous cleverness in manipulating the El Bolero, and the undoubted fascination he had previously exercised over the stockholders.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Nevertheless, I did not care to discuss an old friend with a mere acquaintance, and I felt secretly puzzled to account for his conduct, in the face of his previous cleverness in manipulating the El Bolero, and the undoubted fascination he had previously exercised over the stockholders.
friend
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From this reading Nevertheless, I did not care to discuss an old friend with a mere acquaintance, and I felt secretly puzzled to account for his conduct, in the face of his previous cleverness in manipulating the El Bolero, and the undoubted fascination he had previously exercised over the stockholders.
got
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From this reading There must be some mistake, or you haven't got the whole story.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nevertheless, I did not care to discuss an old friend with a mere acquaintance, and I felt secretly puzzled to account for his conduct, in the face of his previous cleverness in manipulating the El Bolero, and the undoubted fascination he had previously exercised over the stockholders.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “He is mercurial, and has the quick impulsiveness of his race, but I believe him as sane as any who sat with him on the board.
haven't
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From this reading There must be some mistake, or you haven't got the whole story.”
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “He is mercurial, and has the quick impulsiveness of his race, but I believe him as sane as any who sat with him on the board.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “He is mercurial, and has the quick impulsiveness of his race, but I believe him as sane as any who sat with him on the board.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “He is mercurial, and has the quick impulsiveness of his race, but I believe him as sane as any who sat with him on the board.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I said indignantly.
impulsiveness
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From this reading “He is mercurial, and has the quick impulsiveness of his race, but I believe him as sane as any who sat with him on the board.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nevertheless, I did not care to discuss an old friend with a mere acquaintance, and I felt secretly puzzled to account for his conduct, in the face of his previous cleverness in manipulating the El Bolero, and the undoubted fascination he had previously exercised over the stockholders.
indignantly
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From this reading I said indignantly.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “He is mercurial, and has the quick impulsiveness of his race, but I believe him as sane as any who sat with him on the board.
manipulating
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From this reading Nevertheless, I did not care to discuss an old friend with a mere acquaintance, and I felt secretly puzzled to account for his conduct, in the face of his previous cleverness in manipulating the El Bolero, and the undoubted fascination he had previously exercised over the stockholders.
mercurial
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From this reading “He is mercurial, and has the quick impulsiveness of his race, but I believe him as sane as any who sat with him on the board.
mere
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From this reading Nevertheless, I did not care to discuss an old friend with a mere acquaintance, and I felt secretly puzzled to account for his conduct, in the face of his previous cleverness in manipulating the El Bolero, and the undoubted fascination he had previously exercised over the stockholders.
mistake
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From this reading There must be some mistake, or you haven't got the whole story.”
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading There must be some mistake, or you haven't got the whole story.”
NeverthelessadverbUS /ˌnevərðəˈles/
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, I did not care to discuss an old friend with a mere acquaintance, and I felt secretly puzzled to account for his conduct, in the face of his previous cleverness in manipulating the El Bolero, and the undoubted fascination he had previously exercised over the stockholders.
Nonsense
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From this reading “Nonsense!”
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Nevertheless, I did not care to discuss an old friend with a mere acquaintance, and I felt secretly puzzled to account for his conduct, in the face of his previous cleverness in manipulating the El Bolero, and the undoubted fascination he had previously exercised over the stockholders.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “He is mercurial, and has the quick impulsiveness of his race, but I believe him as sane as any who sat with him on the board.
old
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From this reading Nevertheless, I did not care to discuss an old friend with a mere acquaintance, and I felt secretly puzzled to account for his conduct, in the face of his previous cleverness in manipulating the El Bolero, and the undoubted fascination he had previously exercised over the stockholders.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “He is mercurial, and has the quick impulsiveness of his race, but I believe him as sane as any who sat with him on the board.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There must be some mistake, or you haven't got the whole story.”
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Nevertheless, I did not care to discuss an old friend with a mere acquaintance, and I felt secretly puzzled to account for his conduct, in the face of his previous cleverness in manipulating the El Bolero, and the undoubted fascination he had previously exercised over the stockholders.
previous
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From this reading Nevertheless, I did not care to discuss an old friend with a mere acquaintance, and I felt secretly puzzled to account for his conduct, in the face of his previous cleverness in manipulating the El Bolero, and the undoubted fascination he had previously exercised over the stockholders.
previously
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From this reading Nevertheless, I did not care to discuss an old friend with a mere acquaintance, and I felt secretly puzzled to account for his conduct, in the face of his previous cleverness in manipulating the El Bolero, and the undoubted fascination he had previously exercised over the stockholders.
puzzled
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From this reading Nevertheless, I did not care to discuss an old friend with a mere acquaintance, and I felt secretly puzzled to account for his conduct, in the face of his previous cleverness in manipulating the El Bolero, and the undoubted fascination he had previously exercised over the stockholders.
quick
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From this reading “He is mercurial, and has the quick impulsiveness of his race, but I believe him as sane as any who sat with him on the board.
race
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From this reading “He is mercurial, and has the quick impulsiveness of his race, but I believe him as sane as any who sat with him on the board.
said
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From this reading I said indignantly.
sane
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From this reading “He is mercurial, and has the quick impulsiveness of his race, but I believe him as sane as any who sat with him on the board.
sat
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From this reading “He is mercurial, and has the quick impulsiveness of his race, but I believe him as sane as any who sat with him on the board.
secretly
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From this reading Nevertheless, I did not care to discuss an old friend with a mere acquaintance, and I felt secretly puzzled to account for his conduct, in the face of his previous cleverness in manipulating the El Bolero, and the undoubted fascination he had previously exercised over the stockholders.
some
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From this reading There must be some mistake, or you haven't got the whole story.”
stockholders
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From this reading Nevertheless, I did not care to discuss an old friend with a mere acquaintance, and I felt secretly puzzled to account for his conduct, in the face of his previous cleverness in manipulating the El Bolero, and the undoubted fascination he had previously exercised over the stockholders.
story
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From this reading There must be some mistake, or you haven't got the whole story.”
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “He is mercurial, and has the quick impulsiveness of his race, but I believe him as sane as any who sat with him on the board.
There
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From this reading There must be some mistake, or you haven't got the whole story.”
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nevertheless, I did not care to discuss an old friend with a mere acquaintance, and I felt secretly puzzled to account for his conduct, in the face of his previous cleverness in manipulating the El Bolero, and the undoubted fascination he had previously exercised over the stockholders.
undoubted
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From this reading Nevertheless, I did not care to discuss an old friend with a mere acquaintance, and I felt secretly puzzled to account for his conduct, in the face of his previous cleverness in manipulating the El Bolero, and the undoubted fascination he had previously exercised over the stockholders.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading “He is mercurial, and has the quick impulsiveness of his race, but I believe him as sane as any who sat with him on the board.
whole
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From this reading There must be some mistake, or you haven't got the whole story.”
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading “He is mercurial, and has the quick impulsiveness of his race, but I believe him as sane as any who sat with him on the board.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading There must be some mistake, or you haven't got the whole story.”
