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24th
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From this reading LETTERS WRITTEN BUT NEVER RECEIVED In order to keep the threads of our narrative connected, it is necessary that we go back for a time, and again open the scene in Frankfort, on the 24th of March, several days after the party, at which Florence Woodburn met Fanny Middleton.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LETTERS WRITTEN BUT NEVER RECEIVED In order to keep the threads of our narrative connected, it is necessary that we go back for a time, and again open the scene in Frankfort, on the 24th of March, several days after the party, at which Florence Woodburn met Fanny Middleton.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading LETTERS WRITTEN BUT NEVER RECEIVED In order to keep the threads of our narrative connected, it is necessary that we go back for a time, and again open the scene in Frankfort, on the 24th of March, several days after the party, at which Florence Woodburn met Fanny Middleton.
againnounUS /again/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading LETTERS WRITTEN BUT NEVER RECEIVED In order to keep the threads of our narrative connected, it is necessary that we go back for a time, and again open the scene in Frankfort, on the 24th of March, several days after the party, at which Florence Woodburn met Fanny Middleton.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LETTERS WRITTEN BUT NEVER RECEIVED In order to keep the threads of our narrative connected, it is necessary that we go back for a time, and again open the scene in Frankfort, on the 24th of March, several days after the party, at which Florence Woodburn met Fanny Middleton.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading LETTERS WRITTEN BUT NEVER RECEIVED In order to keep the threads of our narrative connected, it is necessary that we go back for a time, and again open the scene in Frankfort, on the 24th of March, several days after the party, at which Florence Woodburn met Fanny Middleton.
back
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From this reading LETTERS WRITTEN BUT NEVER RECEIVED In order to keep the threads of our narrative connected, it is necessary that we go back for a time, and again open the scene in Frankfort, on the 24th of March, several days after the party, at which Florence Woodburn met Fanny Middleton.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Her head is resting on Mrs. Miller’s lap, and she seems to be sleeping.
beauty
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From this reading Her dazzling beauty seems enhanced by the striking contrast between the clearness of her complexion and the sable of her robe.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Her dazzling beauty seems enhanced by the striking contrast between the clearness of her complexion and the sable of her robe.
boarding
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From this reading Seated at her work table, in one of the upper rooms of Mrs. Crane’s boarding house, is our old friend, Kate Miller.
BUTconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading LETTERS WRITTEN BUT NEVER RECEIVED In order to keep the threads of our narrative connected, it is necessary that we go back for a time, and again open the scene in Frankfort, on the 24th of March, several days after the party, at which Florence Woodburn met Fanny Middleton.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Her dazzling beauty seems enhanced by the striking contrast between the clearness of her complexion and the sable of her robe.
clearness
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From this reading Her dazzling beauty seems enhanced by the striking contrast between the clearness of her complexion and the sable of her robe.
complexion
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From this reading Her dazzling beauty seems enhanced by the striking contrast between the clearness of her complexion and the sable of her robe.
connected
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From this reading LETTERS WRITTEN BUT NEVER RECEIVED In order to keep the threads of our narrative connected, it is necessary that we go back for a time, and again open the scene in Frankfort, on the 24th of March, several days after the party, at which Florence Woodburn met Fanny Middleton.
contrast
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From this reading Her dazzling beauty seems enhanced by the striking contrast between the clearness of her complexion and the sable of her robe.
Crane's
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From this reading Seated at her work table, in one of the upper rooms of Mrs. Crane’s boarding house, is our old friend, Kate Miller.
days
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From this reading LETTERS WRITTEN BUT NEVER RECEIVED In order to keep the threads of our narrative connected, it is necessary that we go back for a time, and again open the scene in Frankfort, on the 24th of March, several days after the party, at which Florence Woodburn met Fanny Middleton.
dazzling
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From this reading Her dazzling beauty seems enhanced by the striking contrast between the clearness of her complexion and the sable of her robe.
enhanced
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From this reading Her dazzling beauty seems enhanced by the striking contrast between the clearness of her complexion and the sable of her robe.
Fanny
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From this reading LETTERS WRITTEN BUT NEVER RECEIVED In order to keep the threads of our narrative connected, it is necessary that we go back for a time, and again open the scene in Frankfort, on the 24th of March, several days after the party, at which Florence Woodburn met Fanny Middleton.
feet
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From this reading On a low stool, at her feet, sits Fanny.
Florence
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From this reading LETTERS WRITTEN BUT NEVER RECEIVED In order to keep the threads of our narrative connected, it is necessary that we go back for a time, and again open the scene in Frankfort, on the 24th of March, several days after the party, at which Florence Woodburn met Fanny Middleton.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading LETTERS WRITTEN BUT NEVER RECEIVED In order to keep the threads of our narrative connected, it is necessary that we go back for a time, and again open the scene in Frankfort, on the 24th of March, several days after the party, at which Florence Woodburn met Fanny Middleton.
Frankfort
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From this reading LETTERS WRITTEN BUT NEVER RECEIVED In order to keep the threads of our narrative connected, it is necessary that we go back for a time, and again open the scene in Frankfort, on the 24th of March, several days after the party, at which Florence Woodburn met Fanny Middleton.
friend
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From this reading Seated at her work table, in one of the upper rooms of Mrs. Crane’s boarding house, is our old friend, Kate Miller.
go
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From this reading LETTERS WRITTEN BUT NEVER RECEIVED In order to keep the threads of our narrative connected, it is necessary that we go back for a time, and again open the scene in Frankfort, on the 24th of March, several days after the party, at which Florence Woodburn met Fanny Middleton.
head
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From this reading Her head is resting on Mrs. Miller’s lap, and she seems to be sleeping.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Seated at her work table, in one of the upper rooms of Mrs. Crane’s boarding house, is our old friend, Kate Miller.
house
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From this reading Seated at her work table, in one of the upper rooms of Mrs. Crane’s boarding house, is our old friend, Kate Miller.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LETTERS WRITTEN BUT NEVER RECEIVED In order to keep the threads of our narrative connected, it is necessary that we go back for a time, and again open the scene in Frankfort, on the 24th of March, several days after the party, at which Florence Woodburn met Fanny Middleton.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LETTERS WRITTEN BUT NEVER RECEIVED In order to keep the threads of our narrative connected, it is necessary that we go back for a time, and again open the scene in Frankfort, on the 24th of March, several days after the party, at which Florence Woodburn met Fanny Middleton.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading LETTERS WRITTEN BUT NEVER RECEIVED In order to keep the threads of our narrative connected, it is necessary that we go back for a time, and again open the scene in Frankfort, on the 24th of March, several days after the party, at which Florence Woodburn met Fanny Middleton.
Kate
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From this reading Seated at her work table, in one of the upper rooms of Mrs. Crane’s boarding house, is our old friend, Kate Miller.
keep
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From this reading LETTERS WRITTEN BUT NEVER RECEIVED In order to keep the threads of our narrative connected, it is necessary that we go back for a time, and again open the scene in Frankfort, on the 24th of March, several days after the party, at which Florence Woodburn met Fanny Middleton.
lap
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From this reading Her head is resting on Mrs. Miller’s lap, and she seems to be sleeping.
LETTERS
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From this reading LETTERS WRITTEN BUT NEVER RECEIVED In order to keep the threads of our narrative connected, it is necessary that we go back for a time, and again open the scene in Frankfort, on the 24th of March, several days after the party, at which Florence Woodburn met Fanny Middleton.
low
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From this reading On a low stool, at her feet, sits Fanny.
March
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From this reading LETTERS WRITTEN BUT NEVER RECEIVED In order to keep the threads of our narrative connected, it is necessary that we go back for a time, and again open the scene in Frankfort, on the 24th of March, several days after the party, at which Florence Woodburn met Fanny Middleton.
met
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From this reading LETTERS WRITTEN BUT NEVER RECEIVED In order to keep the threads of our narrative connected, it is necessary that we go back for a time, and again open the scene in Frankfort, on the 24th of March, several days after the party, at which Florence Woodburn met Fanny Middleton.
Middleton
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From this reading LETTERS WRITTEN BUT NEVER RECEIVED In order to keep the threads of our narrative connected, it is necessary that we go back for a time, and again open the scene in Frankfort, on the 24th of March, several days after the party, at which Florence Woodburn met Fanny Middleton.
Miller
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From this reading Seated at her work table, in one of the upper rooms of Mrs. Crane’s boarding house, is our old friend, Kate Miller.
Miller's
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From this reading Her head is resting on Mrs. Miller’s lap, and she seems to be sleeping.
Mrs
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From this reading Seated at her work table, in one of the upper rooms of Mrs. Crane’s boarding house, is our old friend, Kate Miller.
narrative
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From this reading LETTERS WRITTEN BUT NEVER RECEIVED In order to keep the threads of our narrative connected, it is necessary that we go back for a time, and again open the scene in Frankfort, on the 24th of March, several days after the party, at which Florence Woodburn met Fanny Middleton.
necessary
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From this reading LETTERS WRITTEN BUT NEVER RECEIVED In order to keep the threads of our narrative connected, it is necessary that we go back for a time, and again open the scene in Frankfort, on the 24th of March, several days after the party, at which Florence Woodburn met Fanny Middleton.
NEVERnounUS /never/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading LETTERS WRITTEN BUT NEVER RECEIVED In order to keep the threads of our narrative connected, it is necessary that we go back for a time, and again open the scene in Frankfort, on the 24th of March, several days after the party, at which Florence Woodburn met Fanny Middleton.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LETTERS WRITTEN BUT NEVER RECEIVED In order to keep the threads of our narrative connected, it is necessary that we go back for a time, and again open the scene in Frankfort, on the 24th of March, several days after the party, at which Florence Woodburn met Fanny Middleton.
old
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From this reading Seated at her work table, in one of the upper rooms of Mrs. Crane’s boarding house, is our old friend, Kate Miller.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading LETTERS WRITTEN BUT NEVER RECEIVED In order to keep the threads of our narrative connected, it is necessary that we go back for a time, and again open the scene in Frankfort, on the 24th of March, several days after the party, at which Florence Woodburn met Fanny Middleton.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Seated at her work table, in one of the upper rooms of Mrs. Crane’s boarding house, is our old friend, Kate Miller.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading LETTERS WRITTEN BUT NEVER RECEIVED In order to keep the threads of our narrative connected, it is necessary that we go back for a time, and again open the scene in Frankfort, on the 24th of March, several days after the party, at which Florence Woodburn met Fanny Middleton.
ordernounUS /order/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading LETTERS WRITTEN BUT NEVER RECEIVED In order to keep the threads of our narrative connected, it is necessary that we go back for a time, and again open the scene in Frankfort, on the 24th of March, several days after the party, at which Florence Woodburn met Fanny Middleton.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading LETTERS WRITTEN BUT NEVER RECEIVED In order to keep the threads of our narrative connected, it is necessary that we go back for a time, and again open the scene in Frankfort, on the 24th of March, several days after the party, at which Florence Woodburn met Fanny Middleton.
partynounUS /party/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading LETTERS WRITTEN BUT NEVER RECEIVED In order to keep the threads of our narrative connected, it is necessary that we go back for a time, and again open the scene in Frankfort, on the 24th of March, several days after the party, at which Florence Woodburn met Fanny Middleton.
RECEIVED
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From this reading LETTERS WRITTEN BUT NEVER RECEIVED In order to keep the threads of our narrative connected, it is necessary that we go back for a time, and again open the scene in Frankfort, on the 24th of March, several days after the party, at which Florence Woodburn met Fanny Middleton.
restingnounUS /ˈresting/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Her head is resting on Mrs. Miller’s lap, and she seems to be sleeping.
robe
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From this reading Her dazzling beauty seems enhanced by the striking contrast between the clearness of her complexion and the sable of her robe.
rooms
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From this reading Seated at her work table, in one of the upper rooms of Mrs. Crane’s boarding house, is our old friend, Kate Miller.
sable
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From this reading Her dazzling beauty seems enhanced by the striking contrast between the clearness of her complexion and the sable of her robe.
scene
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From this reading LETTERS WRITTEN BUT NEVER RECEIVED In order to keep the threads of our narrative connected, it is necessary that we go back for a time, and again open the scene in Frankfort, on the 24th of March, several days after the party, at which Florence Woodburn met Fanny Middleton.
Seated
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From this reading Seated at her work table, in one of the upper rooms of Mrs. Crane’s boarding house, is our old friend, Kate Miller.
seems
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From this reading Her dazzling beauty seems enhanced by the striking contrast between the clearness of her complexion and the sable of her robe.
several
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From this reading LETTERS WRITTEN BUT NEVER RECEIVED In order to keep the threads of our narrative connected, it is necessary that we go back for a time, and again open the scene in Frankfort, on the 24th of March, several days after the party, at which Florence Woodburn met Fanny Middleton.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her head is resting on Mrs. Miller’s lap, and she seems to be sleeping.
sits
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From this reading On a low stool, at her feet, sits Fanny.
sleeping
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From this reading Her head is resting on Mrs. Miller’s lap, and she seems to be sleeping.
stool
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From this reading On a low stool, at her feet, sits Fanny.
striking
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From this reading Her dazzling beauty seems enhanced by the striking contrast between the clearness of her complexion and the sable of her robe.
table
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From this reading Seated at her work table, in one of the upper rooms of Mrs. Crane’s boarding house, is our old friend, Kate Miller.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading LETTERS WRITTEN BUT NEVER RECEIVED In order to keep the threads of our narrative connected, it is necessary that we go back for a time, and again open the scene in Frankfort, on the 24th of March, several days after the party, at which Florence Woodburn met Fanny Middleton.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LETTERS WRITTEN BUT NEVER RECEIVED In order to keep the threads of our narrative connected, it is necessary that we go back for a time, and again open the scene in Frankfort, on the 24th of March, several days after the party, at which Florence Woodburn met Fanny Middleton.
threads
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From this reading LETTERS WRITTEN BUT NEVER RECEIVED In order to keep the threads of our narrative connected, it is necessary that we go back for a time, and again open the scene in Frankfort, on the 24th of March, several days after the party, at which Florence Woodburn met Fanny Middleton.
timenounUS /time/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading LETTERS WRITTEN BUT NEVER RECEIVED In order to keep the threads of our narrative connected, it is necessary that we go back for a time, and again open the scene in Frankfort, on the 24th of March, several days after the party, at which Florence Woodburn met Fanny Middleton.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LETTERS WRITTEN BUT NEVER RECEIVED In order to keep the threads of our narrative connected, it is necessary that we go back for a time, and again open the scene in Frankfort, on the 24th of March, several days after the party, at which Florence Woodburn met Fanny Middleton.
upper
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From this reading Seated at her work table, in one of the upper rooms of Mrs. Crane’s boarding house, is our old friend, Kate Miller.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading LETTERS WRITTEN BUT NEVER RECEIVED In order to keep the threads of our narrative connected, it is necessary that we go back for a time, and again open the scene in Frankfort, on the 24th of March, several days after the party, at which Florence Woodburn met Fanny Middleton.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading LETTERS WRITTEN BUT NEVER RECEIVED In order to keep the threads of our narrative connected, it is necessary that we go back for a time, and again open the scene in Frankfort, on the 24th of March, several days after the party, at which Florence Woodburn met Fanny Middleton.
Woodburn
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From this reading LETTERS WRITTEN BUT NEVER RECEIVED In order to keep the threads of our narrative connected, it is necessary that we go back for a time, and again open the scene in Frankfort, on the 24th of March, several days after the party, at which Florence Woodburn met Fanny Middleton.
work
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From this reading Seated at her work table, in one of the upper rooms of Mrs. Crane’s boarding house, is our old friend, Kate Miller.
WRITTEN
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From this reading LETTERS WRITTEN BUT NEVER RECEIVED In order to keep the threads of our narrative connected, it is necessary that we go back for a time, and again open the scene in Frankfort, on the 24th of March, several days after the party, at which Florence Woodburn met Fanny Middleton.
