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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 “O certainly,” said Lovel; “I cannot think of relinquishing a plan so hopeful.”
achieved
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From this reading “It is indeed,” said the Antiquary, looking gravely upward,--for, though shrewd and acute enough in estimating the variety of plans formed by others, he had a very natural, though rather disproportioned good opinion of the importance of those which originated with himself--“it is indeed one of those undertakings which, if achieved with spirit equal to that which dictates its conception, may redeem from the charge of frivolity the literature of the present generation.”
acute
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From this reading “It is indeed,” said the Antiquary, looking gravely upward,--for, though shrewd and acute enough in estimating the variety of plans formed by others, he had a very natural, though rather disproportioned good opinion of the importance of those which originated with himself--“it is indeed one of those undertakings which, if achieved with spirit equal to that which dictates its conception, may redeem from the charge of frivolity the literature of the present generation.”
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “You are concerned in this matter, Mr. Oldbuck,” said Lovel, after glancing over the billet, and handing it to the Antiquary as he spoke.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The servant waited, Mrs. Hadoway said, for an answer.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “It is indeed,” said the Antiquary, looking gravely upward,--for, though shrewd and acute enough in estimating the variety of plans formed by others, he had a very natural, though rather disproportioned good opinion of the importance of those which originated with himself--“it is indeed one of those undertakings which, if achieved with spirit equal to that which dictates its conception, may redeem from the charge of frivolity the literature of the present generation.”
answer
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From this reading The servant waited, Mrs. Hadoway said, for an answer.
Antiquary
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From this reading “It is indeed,” said the Antiquary, looking gravely upward,--for, though shrewd and acute enough in estimating the variety of plans formed by others, he had a very natural, though rather disproportioned good opinion of the importance of those which originated with himself--“it is indeed one of those undertakings which, if achieved with spirit equal to that which dictates its conception, may redeem from the charge of frivolity the literature of the present generation.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “You are concerned in this matter, Mr. Oldbuck,” said Lovel, after glancing over the billet, and handing it to the Antiquary as he spoke.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “You are concerned in this matter, Mr. Oldbuck,” said Lovel, after glancing over the billet, and handing it to the Antiquary as he spoke.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Here he was interrupted by a knock at the room door, which introduced a letter for Mr. Lovel.
billet
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From this reading “You are concerned in this matter, Mr. Oldbuck,” said Lovel, after glancing over the billet, and handing it to the Antiquary as he spoke.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “It is indeed,” said the Antiquary, looking gravely upward,--for, though shrewd and acute enough in estimating the variety of plans formed by others, he had a very natural, though rather disproportioned good opinion of the importance of those which originated with himself--“it is indeed one of those undertakings which, if achieved with spirit equal to that which dictates its conception, may redeem from the charge of frivolity the literature of the present generation.”
cannot
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From this reading “O certainly,” said Lovel; “I cannot think of relinquishing a plan so hopeful.”
certainly
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From this reading “O certainly,” said Lovel; “I cannot think of relinquishing a plan so hopeful.”
charge
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From this reading “It is indeed,” said the Antiquary, looking gravely upward,--for, though shrewd and acute enough in estimating the variety of plans formed by others, he had a very natural, though rather disproportioned good opinion of the importance of those which originated with himself--“it is indeed one of those undertakings which, if achieved with spirit equal to that which dictates its conception, may redeem from the charge of frivolity the literature of the present generation.”
conception
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From this reading “It is indeed,” said the Antiquary, looking gravely upward,--for, though shrewd and acute enough in estimating the variety of plans formed by others, he had a very natural, though rather disproportioned good opinion of the importance of those which originated with himself--“it is indeed one of those undertakings which, if achieved with spirit equal to that which dictates its conception, may redeem from the charge of frivolity the literature of the present generation.”
concerned
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From this reading “You are concerned in this matter, Mr. Oldbuck,” said Lovel, after glancing over the billet, and handing it to the Antiquary as he spoke.
dictates
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From this reading “It is indeed,” said the Antiquary, looking gravely upward,--for, though shrewd and acute enough in estimating the variety of plans formed by others, he had a very natural, though rather disproportioned good opinion of the importance of those which originated with himself--“it is indeed one of those undertakings which, if achieved with spirit equal to that which dictates its conception, may redeem from the charge of frivolity the literature of the present generation.”
disproportioned
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From this reading “It is indeed,” said the Antiquary, looking gravely upward,--for, though shrewd and acute enough in estimating the variety of plans formed by others, he had a very natural, though rather disproportioned good opinion of the importance of those which originated with himself--“it is indeed one of those undertakings which, if achieved with spirit equal to that which dictates its conception, may redeem from the charge of frivolity the literature of the present generation.”
door
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From this reading Here he was interrupted by a knock at the room door, which introduced a letter for Mr. Lovel.
enough
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From this reading “It is indeed,” said the Antiquary, looking gravely upward,--for, though shrewd and acute enough in estimating the variety of plans formed by others, he had a very natural, though rather disproportioned good opinion of the importance of those which originated with himself--“it is indeed one of those undertakings which, if achieved with spirit equal to that which dictates its conception, may redeem from the charge of frivolity the literature of the present generation.”
equal
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From this reading “It is indeed,” said the Antiquary, looking gravely upward,--for, though shrewd and acute enough in estimating the variety of plans formed by others, he had a very natural, though rather disproportioned good opinion of the importance of those which originated with himself--“it is indeed one of those undertakings which, if achieved with spirit equal to that which dictates its conception, may redeem from the charge of frivolity the literature of the present generation.”
estimating
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From this reading “It is indeed,” said the Antiquary, looking gravely upward,--for, though shrewd and acute enough in estimating the variety of plans formed by others, he had a very natural, though rather disproportioned good opinion of the importance of those which originated with himself--“it is indeed one of those undertakings which, if achieved with spirit equal to that which dictates its conception, may redeem from the charge of frivolity the literature of the present generation.”
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “It is indeed,” said the Antiquary, looking gravely upward,--for, though shrewd and acute enough in estimating the variety of plans formed by others, he had a very natural, though rather disproportioned good opinion of the importance of those which originated with himself--“it is indeed one of those undertakings which, if achieved with spirit equal to that which dictates its conception, may redeem from the charge of frivolity the literature of the present generation.”
formed
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From this reading “It is indeed,” said the Antiquary, looking gravely upward,--for, though shrewd and acute enough in estimating the variety of plans formed by others, he had a very natural, though rather disproportioned good opinion of the importance of those which originated with himself--“it is indeed one of those undertakings which, if achieved with spirit equal to that which dictates its conception, may redeem from the charge of frivolity the literature of the present generation.”
frivolity
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From this reading “It is indeed,” said the Antiquary, looking gravely upward,--for, though shrewd and acute enough in estimating the variety of plans formed by others, he had a very natural, though rather disproportioned good opinion of the importance of those which originated with himself--“it is indeed one of those undertakings which, if achieved with spirit equal to that which dictates its conception, may redeem from the charge of frivolity the literature of the present generation.”
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “It is indeed,” said the Antiquary, looking gravely upward,--for, though shrewd and acute enough in estimating the variety of plans formed by others, he had a very natural, though rather disproportioned good opinion of the importance of those which originated with himself--“it is indeed one of those undertakings which, if achieved with spirit equal to that which dictates its conception, may redeem from the charge of frivolity the literature of the present generation.”
generation
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From this reading “It is indeed,” said the Antiquary, looking gravely upward,--for, though shrewd and acute enough in estimating the variety of plans formed by others, he had a very natural, though rather disproportioned good opinion of the importance of those which originated with himself--“it is indeed one of those undertakings which, if achieved with spirit equal to that which dictates its conception, may redeem from the charge of frivolity the literature of the present generation.”
glancing
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From this reading “You are concerned in this matter, Mr. Oldbuck,” said Lovel, after glancing over the billet, and handing it to the Antiquary as he spoke.
goodnounUS /good/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It is indeed,” said the Antiquary, looking gravely upward,--for, though shrewd and acute enough in estimating the variety of plans formed by others, he had a very natural, though rather disproportioned good opinion of the importance of those which originated with himself--“it is indeed one of those undertakings which, if achieved with spirit equal to that which dictates its conception, may redeem from the charge of frivolity the literature of the present generation.”
gravely
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From this reading “It is indeed,” said the Antiquary, looking gravely upward,--for, though shrewd and acute enough in estimating the variety of plans formed by others, he had a very natural, though rather disproportioned good opinion of the importance of those which originated with himself--“it is indeed one of those undertakings which, if achieved with spirit equal to that which dictates its conception, may redeem from the charge of frivolity the literature of the present generation.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “It is indeed,” said the Antiquary, looking gravely upward,--for, though shrewd and acute enough in estimating the variety of plans formed by others, he had a very natural, though rather disproportioned good opinion of the importance of those which originated with himself--“it is indeed one of those undertakings which, if achieved with spirit equal to that which dictates its conception, may redeem from the charge of frivolity the literature of the present generation.”
Hadoway
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From this reading The servant waited, Mrs. Hadoway said, for an answer.
handing
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From this reading “You are concerned in this matter, Mr. Oldbuck,” said Lovel, after glancing over the billet, and handing it to the Antiquary as he spoke.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “It is indeed,” said the Antiquary, looking gravely upward,--for, though shrewd and acute enough in estimating the variety of plans formed by others, he had a very natural, though rather disproportioned good opinion of the importance of those which originated with himself--“it is indeed one of those undertakings which, if achieved with spirit equal to that which dictates its conception, may redeem from the charge of frivolity the literature of the present generation.”
HerenounUS /here/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Here he was interrupted by a knock at the room door, which introduced a letter for Mr. Lovel.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “It is indeed,” said the Antiquary, looking gravely upward,--for, though shrewd and acute enough in estimating the variety of plans formed by others, he had a very natural, though rather disproportioned good opinion of the importance of those which originated with himself--“it is indeed one of those undertakings which, if achieved with spirit equal to that which dictates its conception, may redeem from the charge of frivolity the literature of the present generation.”
hopeful
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From this reading “O certainly,” said Lovel; “I cannot think of relinquishing a plan so hopeful.”
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “O certainly,” said Lovel; “I cannot think of relinquishing a plan so hopeful.”
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “It is indeed,” said the Antiquary, looking gravely upward,--for, though shrewd and acute enough in estimating the variety of plans formed by others, he had a very natural, though rather disproportioned good opinion of the importance of those which originated with himself--“it is indeed one of those undertakings which, if achieved with spirit equal to that which dictates its conception, may redeem from the charge of frivolity the literature of the present generation.”
importance
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From this reading “It is indeed,” said the Antiquary, looking gravely upward,--for, though shrewd and acute enough in estimating the variety of plans formed by others, he had a very natural, though rather disproportioned good opinion of the importance of those which originated with himself--“it is indeed one of those undertakings which, if achieved with spirit equal to that which dictates its conception, may redeem from the charge of frivolity the literature of the present generation.”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “It is indeed,” said the Antiquary, looking gravely upward,--for, though shrewd and acute enough in estimating the variety of plans formed by others, he had a very natural, though rather disproportioned good opinion of the importance of those which originated with himself--“it is indeed one of those undertakings which, if achieved with spirit equal to that which dictates its conception, may redeem from the charge of frivolity the literature of the present generation.”
indeed
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From this reading “It is indeed,” said the Antiquary, looking gravely upward,--for, though shrewd and acute enough in estimating the variety of plans formed by others, he had a very natural, though rather disproportioned good opinion of the importance of those which originated with himself--“it is indeed one of those undertakings which, if achieved with spirit equal to that which dictates its conception, may redeem from the charge of frivolity the literature of the present generation.”
interruptednounUS /ˈinterrupted/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Here he was interrupted by a knock at the room door, which introduced a letter for Mr. Lovel.
introduced
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From this reading Here he was interrupted by a knock at the room door, which introduced a letter for Mr. Lovel.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is indeed,” said the Antiquary, looking gravely upward,--for, though shrewd and acute enough in estimating the variety of plans formed by others, he had a very natural, though rather disproportioned good opinion of the importance of those which originated with himself--“it is indeed one of those undertakings which, if achieved with spirit equal to that which dictates its conception, may redeem from the charge of frivolity the literature of the present generation.”
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It is indeed,” said the Antiquary, looking gravely upward,--for, though shrewd and acute enough in estimating the variety of plans formed by others, he had a very natural, though rather disproportioned good opinion of the importance of those which originated with himself--“it is indeed one of those undertakings which, if achieved with spirit equal to that which dictates its conception, may redeem from the charge of frivolity the literature of the present generation.”
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading “It is indeed,” said the Antiquary, looking gravely upward,--for, though shrewd and acute enough in estimating the variety of plans formed by others, he had a very natural, though rather disproportioned good opinion of the importance of those which originated with himself--“it is indeed one of those undertakings which, if achieved with spirit equal to that which dictates its conception, may redeem from the charge of frivolity the literature of the present generation.”
knock
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From this reading Here he was interrupted by a knock at the room door, which introduced a letter for Mr. Lovel.
letter
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From this reading Here he was interrupted by a knock at the room door, which introduced a letter for Mr. Lovel.
literature
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From this reading “It is indeed,” said the Antiquary, looking gravely upward,--for, though shrewd and acute enough in estimating the variety of plans formed by others, he had a very natural, though rather disproportioned good opinion of the importance of those which originated with himself--“it is indeed one of those undertakings which, if achieved with spirit equal to that which dictates its conception, may redeem from the charge of frivolity the literature of the present generation.”
looking
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From this reading “It is indeed,” said the Antiquary, looking gravely upward,--for, though shrewd and acute enough in estimating the variety of plans formed by others, he had a very natural, though rather disproportioned good opinion of the importance of those which originated with himself--“it is indeed one of those undertakings which, if achieved with spirit equal to that which dictates its conception, may redeem from the charge of frivolity the literature of the present generation.”
Lovel
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From this reading “O certainly,” said Lovel; “I cannot think of relinquishing a plan so hopeful.”
matter
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From this reading “You are concerned in this matter, Mr. Oldbuck,” said Lovel, after glancing over the billet, and handing it to the Antiquary as he spoke.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “It is indeed,” said the Antiquary, looking gravely upward,--for, though shrewd and acute enough in estimating the variety of plans formed by others, he had a very natural, though rather disproportioned good opinion of the importance of those which originated with himself--“it is indeed one of those undertakings which, if achieved with spirit equal to that which dictates its conception, may redeem from the charge of frivolity the literature of the present generation.”
Mr
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From this reading Here he was interrupted by a knock at the room door, which introduced a letter for Mr. Lovel.
Mrs
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From this reading The servant waited, Mrs. Hadoway said, for an answer.
natural
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From this reading “It is indeed,” said the Antiquary, looking gravely upward,--for, though shrewd and acute enough in estimating the variety of plans formed by others, he had a very natural, though rather disproportioned good opinion of the importance of those which originated with himself--“it is indeed one of those undertakings which, if achieved with spirit equal to that which dictates its conception, may redeem from the charge of frivolity the literature of the present generation.”
O
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From this reading “O certainly,” said Lovel; “I cannot think of relinquishing a plan so hopeful.”
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “O certainly,” said Lovel; “I cannot think of relinquishing a plan so hopeful.”
Oldbuck
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From this reading “You are concerned in this matter, Mr. Oldbuck,” said Lovel, after glancing over the billet, and handing it to the Antiquary as he spoke.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “It is indeed,” said the Antiquary, looking gravely upward,--for, though shrewd and acute enough in estimating the variety of plans formed by others, he had a very natural, though rather disproportioned good opinion of the importance of those which originated with himself--“it is indeed one of those undertakings which, if achieved with spirit equal to that which dictates its conception, may redeem from the charge of frivolity the literature of the present generation.”
opinion
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From this reading “It is indeed,” said the Antiquary, looking gravely upward,--for, though shrewd and acute enough in estimating the variety of plans formed by others, he had a very natural, though rather disproportioned good opinion of the importance of those which originated with himself--“it is indeed one of those undertakings which, if achieved with spirit equal to that which dictates its conception, may redeem from the charge of frivolity the literature of the present generation.”
originated
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From this reading “It is indeed,” said the Antiquary, looking gravely upward,--for, though shrewd and acute enough in estimating the variety of plans formed by others, he had a very natural, though rather disproportioned good opinion of the importance of those which originated with himself--“it is indeed one of those undertakings which, if achieved with spirit equal to that which dictates its conception, may redeem from the charge of frivolity the literature of the present generation.”
others
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From this reading “It is indeed,” said the Antiquary, looking gravely upward,--for, though shrewd and acute enough in estimating the variety of plans formed by others, he had a very natural, though rather disproportioned good opinion of the importance of those which originated with himself--“it is indeed one of those undertakings which, if achieved with spirit equal to that which dictates its conception, may redeem from the charge of frivolity the literature of the present generation.”
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “You are concerned in this matter, Mr. Oldbuck,” said Lovel, after glancing over the billet, and handing it to the Antiquary as he spoke.
plan
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From this reading “O certainly,” said Lovel; “I cannot think of relinquishing a plan so hopeful.”
plans
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From this reading “It is indeed,” said the Antiquary, looking gravely upward,--for, though shrewd and acute enough in estimating the variety of plans formed by others, he had a very natural, though rather disproportioned good opinion of the importance of those which originated with himself--“it is indeed one of those undertakings which, if achieved with spirit equal to that which dictates its conception, may redeem from the charge of frivolity the literature of the present generation.”
present
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From this reading “It is indeed,” said the Antiquary, looking gravely upward,--for, though shrewd and acute enough in estimating the variety of plans formed by others, he had a very natural, though rather disproportioned good opinion of the importance of those which originated with himself--“it is indeed one of those undertakings which, if achieved with spirit equal to that which dictates its conception, may redeem from the charge of frivolity the literature of the present generation.”
rather
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From this reading “It is indeed,” said the Antiquary, looking gravely upward,--for, though shrewd and acute enough in estimating the variety of plans formed by others, he had a very natural, though rather disproportioned good opinion of the importance of those which originated with himself--“it is indeed one of those undertakings which, if achieved with spirit equal to that which dictates its conception, may redeem from the charge of frivolity the literature of the present generation.”
redeem
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From this reading “It is indeed,” said the Antiquary, looking gravely upward,--for, though shrewd and acute enough in estimating the variety of plans formed by others, he had a very natural, though rather disproportioned good opinion of the importance of those which originated with himself--“it is indeed one of those undertakings which, if achieved with spirit equal to that which dictates its conception, may redeem from the charge of frivolity the literature of the present generation.”
relinquishing
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From this reading “O certainly,” said Lovel; “I cannot think of relinquishing a plan so hopeful.”
room
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From this reading Here he was interrupted by a knock at the room door, which introduced a letter for Mr. Lovel.
said
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From this reading “O certainly,” said Lovel; “I cannot think of relinquishing a plan so hopeful.”
servant
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From this reading The servant waited, Mrs. Hadoway said, for an answer.
shrewd
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From this reading “It is indeed,” said the Antiquary, looking gravely upward,--for, though shrewd and acute enough in estimating the variety of plans formed by others, he had a very natural, though rather disproportioned good opinion of the importance of those which originated with himself--“it is indeed one of those undertakings which, if achieved with spirit equal to that which dictates its conception, may redeem from the charge of frivolity the literature of the present generation.”
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “O certainly,” said Lovel; “I cannot think of relinquishing a plan so hopeful.”
spirit
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From this reading “It is indeed,” said the Antiquary, looking gravely upward,--for, though shrewd and acute enough in estimating the variety of plans formed by others, he had a very natural, though rather disproportioned good opinion of the importance of those which originated with himself--“it is indeed one of those undertakings which, if achieved with spirit equal to that which dictates its conception, may redeem from the charge of frivolity the literature of the present generation.”
spoke
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From this reading “You are concerned in this matter, Mr. Oldbuck,” said Lovel, after glancing over the billet, and handing it to the Antiquary as he spoke.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “It is indeed,” said the Antiquary, looking gravely upward,--for, though shrewd and acute enough in estimating the variety of plans formed by others, he had a very natural, though rather disproportioned good opinion of the importance of those which originated with himself--“it is indeed one of those undertakings which, if achieved with spirit equal to that which dictates its conception, may redeem from the charge of frivolity the literature of the present generation.”
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “It is indeed,” said the Antiquary, looking gravely upward,--for, though shrewd and acute enough in estimating the variety of plans formed by others, he had a very natural, though rather disproportioned good opinion of the importance of those which originated with himself--“it is indeed one of those undertakings which, if achieved with spirit equal to that which dictates its conception, may redeem from the charge of frivolity the literature of the present generation.”
thinknounUS /think/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “O certainly,” said Lovel; “I cannot think of relinquishing a plan so hopeful.”
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “You are concerned in this matter, Mr. Oldbuck,” said Lovel, after glancing over the billet, and handing it to the Antiquary as he spoke.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “It is indeed,” said the Antiquary, looking gravely upward,--for, though shrewd and acute enough in estimating the variety of plans formed by others, he had a very natural, though rather disproportioned good opinion of the importance of those which originated with himself--“it is indeed one of those undertakings which, if achieved with spirit equal to that which dictates its conception, may redeem from the charge of frivolity the literature of the present generation.”
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “It is indeed,” said the Antiquary, looking gravely upward,--for, though shrewd and acute enough in estimating the variety of plans formed by others, he had a very natural, though rather disproportioned good opinion of the importance of those which originated with himself--“it is indeed one of those undertakings which, if achieved with spirit equal to that which dictates its conception, may redeem from the charge of frivolity the literature of the present generation.”
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “It is indeed,” said the Antiquary, looking gravely upward,--for, though shrewd and acute enough in estimating the variety of plans formed by others, he had a very natural, though rather disproportioned good opinion of the importance of those which originated with himself--“it is indeed one of those undertakings which, if achieved with spirit equal to that which dictates its conception, may redeem from the charge of frivolity the literature of the present generation.”
undertakings
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From this reading “It is indeed,” said the Antiquary, looking gravely upward,--for, though shrewd and acute enough in estimating the variety of plans formed by others, he had a very natural, though rather disproportioned good opinion of the importance of those which originated with himself--“it is indeed one of those undertakings which, if achieved with spirit equal to that which dictates its conception, may redeem from the charge of frivolity the literature of the present generation.”
upward
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From this reading “It is indeed,” said the Antiquary, looking gravely upward,--for, though shrewd and acute enough in estimating the variety of plans formed by others, he had a very natural, though rather disproportioned good opinion of the importance of those which originated with himself--“it is indeed one of those undertakings which, if achieved with spirit equal to that which dictates its conception, may redeem from the charge of frivolity the literature of the present generation.”
variety
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From this reading “It is indeed,” said the Antiquary, looking gravely upward,--for, though shrewd and acute enough in estimating the variety of plans formed by others, he had a very natural, though rather disproportioned good opinion of the importance of those which originated with himself--“it is indeed one of those undertakings which, if achieved with spirit equal to that which dictates its conception, may redeem from the charge of frivolity the literature of the present generation.”
very
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From this reading “It is indeed,” said the Antiquary, looking gravely upward,--for, though shrewd and acute enough in estimating the variety of plans formed by others, he had a very natural, though rather disproportioned good opinion of the importance of those which originated with himself--“it is indeed one of those undertakings which, if achieved with spirit equal to that which dictates its conception, may redeem from the charge of frivolity the literature of the present generation.”
waited
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From this reading The servant waited, Mrs. Hadoway said, for an answer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here he was interrupted by a knock at the room door, which introduced a letter for Mr. Lovel.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “It is indeed,” said the Antiquary, looking gravely upward,--for, though shrewd and acute enough in estimating the variety of plans formed by others, he had a very natural, though rather disproportioned good opinion of the importance of those which originated with himself--“it is indeed one of those undertakings which, if achieved with spirit equal to that which dictates its conception, may redeem from the charge of frivolity the literature of the present generation.”
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading “It is indeed,” said the Antiquary, looking gravely upward,--for, though shrewd and acute enough in estimating the variety of plans formed by others, he had a very natural, though rather disproportioned good opinion of the importance of those which originated with himself--“it is indeed one of those undertakings which, if achieved with spirit equal to that which dictates its conception, may redeem from the charge of frivolity the literature of the present generation.”
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You are concerned in this matter, Mr. Oldbuck,” said Lovel, after glancing over the billet, and handing it to the Antiquary as he spoke.
