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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 DISCUSSING THE CRIME The murder of Morris Barnes, considered merely as an event, came as a Godsend to the halfpenny press, which has an unwritten but immutable contract with the public to provide it with so much sensation during the week, in season or out of season.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Nothing else was talked about anywhere.
actual
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From this reading He seemed continually to forget his own personal and actual connection with the affair.
affair
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From this reading He seemed continually to forget his own personal and actual connection with the affair.
amongstprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋst/
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading It was discussed, amongst other places, at the Sheridan Club, of which Wrayson was a member, and where he spent most of his spare time.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading DISCUSSING THE CRIME The murder of Morris Barnes, considered merely as an event, came as a Godsend to the halfpenny press, which has an unwritten but immutable contract with the public to provide it with so much sensation during the week, in season or out of season.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Under the influence of the general example, Wrayson found himself within a few days discussing its details with perfect coolness, and with an interest which never flagged.
anywhere
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From this reading Nothing else was talked about anywhere.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading DISCUSSING THE CRIME The murder of Morris Barnes, considered merely as an event, came as a Godsend to the halfpenny press, which has an unwritten but immutable contract with the public to provide it with so much sensation during the week, in season or out of season.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was discussed, amongst other places, at the Sheridan Club, of which Wrayson was a member, and where he spent most of his spare time.
Barnes
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From this reading DISCUSSING THE CRIME The murder of Morris Barnes, considered merely as an event, came as a Godsend to the halfpenny press, which has an unwritten but immutable contract with the public to provide it with so much sensation during the week, in season or out of season.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading DISCUSSING THE CRIME The murder of Morris Barnes, considered merely as an event, came as a Godsend to the halfpenny press, which has an unwritten but immutable contract with the public to provide it with so much sensation during the week, in season or out of season.
came
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From this reading DISCUSSING THE CRIME The murder of Morris Barnes, considered merely as an event, came as a Godsend to the halfpenny press, which has an unwritten but immutable contract with the public to provide it with so much sensation during the week, in season or out of season.
Club
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From this reading It was discussed, amongst other places, at the Sheridan Club, of which Wrayson was a member, and where he spent most of his spare time.
connection
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From this reading He seemed continually to forget his own personal and actual connection with the affair.
considered
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From this reading DISCUSSING THE CRIME The murder of Morris Barnes, considered merely as an event, came as a Godsend to the halfpenny press, which has an unwritten but immutable contract with the public to provide it with so much sensation during the week, in season or out of season.
continually
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From this reading He seemed continually to forget his own personal and actual connection with the affair.
contract
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From this reading DISCUSSING THE CRIME The murder of Morris Barnes, considered merely as an event, came as a Godsend to the halfpenny press, which has an unwritten but immutable contract with the public to provide it with so much sensation during the week, in season or out of season.
coolness
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From this reading Under the influence of the general example, Wrayson found himself within a few days discussing its details with perfect coolness, and with an interest which never flagged.
CRIME
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From this reading DISCUSSING THE CRIME The murder of Morris Barnes, considered merely as an event, came as a Godsend to the halfpenny press, which has an unwritten but immutable contract with the public to provide it with so much sensation during the week, in season or out of season.
days
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From this reading Under the influence of the general example, Wrayson found himself within a few days discussing its details with perfect coolness, and with an interest which never flagged.
detailsnounUS /ˈdetails/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Under the influence of the general example, Wrayson found himself within a few days discussing its details with perfect coolness, and with an interest which never flagged.
discussed
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From this reading It was discussed, amongst other places, at the Sheridan Club, of which Wrayson was a member, and where he spent most of his spare time.
DISCUSSING
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From this reading DISCUSSING THE CRIME The murder of Morris Barnes, considered merely as an event, came as a Godsend to the halfpenny press, which has an unwritten but immutable contract with the public to provide it with so much sensation during the week, in season or out of season.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading DISCUSSING THE CRIME The murder of Morris Barnes, considered merely as an event, came as a Godsend to the halfpenny press, which has an unwritten but immutable contract with the public to provide it with so much sensation during the week, in season or out of season.
else
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From this reading Nothing else was talked about anywhere.
event
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From this reading DISCUSSING THE CRIME The murder of Morris Barnes, considered merely as an event, came as a Godsend to the halfpenny press, which has an unwritten but immutable contract with the public to provide it with so much sensation during the week, in season or out of season.
example
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From this reading Under the influence of the general example, Wrayson found himself within a few days discussing its details with perfect coolness, and with an interest which never flagged.
few
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From this reading Under the influence of the general example, Wrayson found himself within a few days discussing its details with perfect coolness, and with an interest which never flagged.
flagged
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From this reading Under the influence of the general example, Wrayson found himself within a few days discussing its details with perfect coolness, and with an interest which never flagged.
forget
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From this reading He seemed continually to forget his own personal and actual connection with the affair.
foundnounUS /found/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Under the influence of the general example, Wrayson found himself within a few days discussing its details with perfect coolness, and with an interest which never flagged.
general
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From this reading Under the influence of the general example, Wrayson found himself within a few days discussing its details with perfect coolness, and with an interest which never flagged.
Godsend
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From this reading DISCUSSING THE CRIME The murder of Morris Barnes, considered merely as an event, came as a Godsend to the halfpenny press, which has an unwritten but immutable contract with the public to provide it with so much sensation during the week, in season or out of season.
halfpenny
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From this reading DISCUSSING THE CRIME The murder of Morris Barnes, considered merely as an event, came as a Godsend to the halfpenny press, which has an unwritten but immutable contract with the public to provide it with so much sensation during the week, in season or out of season.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DISCUSSING THE CRIME The murder of Morris Barnes, considered merely as an event, came as a Godsend to the halfpenny press, which has an unwritten but immutable contract with the public to provide it with so much sensation during the week, in season or out of season.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He seemed continually to forget his own personal and actual connection with the affair.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Under the influence of the general example, Wrayson found himself within a few days discussing its details with perfect coolness, and with an interest which never flagged.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He seemed continually to forget his own personal and actual connection with the affair.
immutable
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From this reading DISCUSSING THE CRIME The murder of Morris Barnes, considered merely as an event, came as a Godsend to the halfpenny press, which has an unwritten but immutable contract with the public to provide it with so much sensation during the week, in season or out of season.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DISCUSSING THE CRIME The murder of Morris Barnes, considered merely as an event, came as a Godsend to the halfpenny press, which has an unwritten but immutable contract with the public to provide it with so much sensation during the week, in season or out of season.
influence
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From this reading Under the influence of the general example, Wrayson found himself within a few days discussing its details with perfect coolness, and with an interest which never flagged.
interest
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From this reading Under the influence of the general example, Wrayson found himself within a few days discussing its details with perfect coolness, and with an interest which never flagged.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading DISCUSSING THE CRIME The murder of Morris Barnes, considered merely as an event, came as a Godsend to the halfpenny press, which has an unwritten but immutable contract with the public to provide it with so much sensation during the week, in season or out of season.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Under the influence of the general example, Wrayson found himself within a few days discussing its details with perfect coolness, and with an interest which never flagged.
member
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From this reading It was discussed, amongst other places, at the Sheridan Club, of which Wrayson was a member, and where he spent most of his spare time.
merely
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From this reading DISCUSSING THE CRIME The murder of Morris Barnes, considered merely as an event, came as a Godsend to the halfpenny press, which has an unwritten but immutable contract with the public to provide it with so much sensation during the week, in season or out of season.
Morris
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From this reading DISCUSSING THE CRIME The murder of Morris Barnes, considered merely as an event, came as a Godsend to the halfpenny press, which has an unwritten but immutable contract with the public to provide it with so much sensation during the week, in season or out of season.
most
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From this reading It was discussed, amongst other places, at the Sheridan Club, of which Wrayson was a member, and where he spent most of his spare time.
much
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From this reading DISCUSSING THE CRIME The murder of Morris Barnes, considered merely as an event, came as a Godsend to the halfpenny press, which has an unwritten but immutable contract with the public to provide it with so much sensation during the week, in season or out of season.
murder
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From this reading DISCUSSING THE CRIME The murder of Morris Barnes, considered merely as an event, came as a Godsend to the halfpenny press, which has an unwritten but immutable contract with the public to provide it with so much sensation during the week, in season or out of season.
nevernounUS /never/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Under the influence of the general example, Wrayson found himself within a few days discussing its details with perfect coolness, and with an interest which never flagged.
NothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing else was talked about anywhere.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DISCUSSING THE CRIME The murder of Morris Barnes, considered merely as an event, came as a Godsend to the halfpenny press, which has an unwritten but immutable contract with the public to provide it with so much sensation during the week, in season or out of season.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading DISCUSSING THE CRIME The murder of Morris Barnes, considered merely as an event, came as a Godsend to the halfpenny press, which has an unwritten but immutable contract with the public to provide it with so much sensation during the week, in season or out of season.
other
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From this reading It was discussed, amongst other places, at the Sheridan Club, of which Wrayson was a member, and where he spent most of his spare time.
out
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From this reading DISCUSSING THE CRIME The murder of Morris Barnes, considered merely as an event, came as a Godsend to the halfpenny press, which has an unwritten but immutable contract with the public to provide it with so much sensation during the week, in season or out of season.
own
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From this reading He seemed continually to forget his own personal and actual connection with the affair.
perfect
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From this reading Under the influence of the general example, Wrayson found himself within a few days discussing its details with perfect coolness, and with an interest which never flagged.
personal
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From this reading He seemed continually to forget his own personal and actual connection with the affair.
places
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From this reading It was discussed, amongst other places, at the Sheridan Club, of which Wrayson was a member, and where he spent most of his spare time.
press
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From this reading DISCUSSING THE CRIME The murder of Morris Barnes, considered merely as an event, came as a Godsend to the halfpenny press, which has an unwritten but immutable contract with the public to provide it with so much sensation during the week, in season or out of season.
provide
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From this reading DISCUSSING THE CRIME The murder of Morris Barnes, considered merely as an event, came as a Godsend to the halfpenny press, which has an unwritten but immutable contract with the public to provide it with so much sensation during the week, in season or out of season.
public
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From this reading DISCUSSING THE CRIME The murder of Morris Barnes, considered merely as an event, came as a Godsend to the halfpenny press, which has an unwritten but immutable contract with the public to provide it with so much sensation during the week, in season or out of season.
season
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From this reading DISCUSSING THE CRIME The murder of Morris Barnes, considered merely as an event, came as a Godsend to the halfpenny press, which has an unwritten but immutable contract with the public to provide it with so much sensation during the week, in season or out of season.
seemednounUS /seemed/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He seemed continually to forget his own personal and actual connection with the affair.
sensation
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From this reading DISCUSSING THE CRIME The murder of Morris Barnes, considered merely as an event, came as a Godsend to the halfpenny press, which has an unwritten but immutable contract with the public to provide it with so much sensation during the week, in season or out of season.
Sheridan
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From this reading It was discussed, amongst other places, at the Sheridan Club, of which Wrayson was a member, and where he spent most of his spare time.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading DISCUSSING THE CRIME The murder of Morris Barnes, considered merely as an event, came as a Godsend to the halfpenny press, which has an unwritten but immutable contract with the public to provide it with so much sensation during the week, in season or out of season.
spare
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From this reading It was discussed, amongst other places, at the Sheridan Club, of which Wrayson was a member, and where he spent most of his spare time.
spent
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From this reading It was discussed, amongst other places, at the Sheridan Club, of which Wrayson was a member, and where he spent most of his spare time.
talked
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From this reading Nothing else was talked about anywhere.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DISCUSSING THE CRIME The murder of Morris Barnes, considered merely as an event, came as a Godsend to the halfpenny press, which has an unwritten but immutable contract with the public to provide it with so much sensation during the week, in season or out of season.
timenounUS /time/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It was discussed, amongst other places, at the Sheridan Club, of which Wrayson was a member, and where he spent most of his spare time.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DISCUSSING THE CRIME The murder of Morris Barnes, considered merely as an event, came as a Godsend to the halfpenny press, which has an unwritten but immutable contract with the public to provide it with so much sensation during the week, in season or out of season.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under the influence of the general example, Wrayson found himself within a few days discussing its details with perfect coolness, and with an interest which never flagged.
unwritten
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From this reading DISCUSSING THE CRIME The murder of Morris Barnes, considered merely as an event, came as a Godsend to the halfpenny press, which has an unwritten but immutable contract with the public to provide it with so much sensation during the week, in season or out of season.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nothing else was talked about anywhere.
week
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From this reading DISCUSSING THE CRIME The murder of Morris Barnes, considered merely as an event, came as a Godsend to the halfpenny press, which has an unwritten but immutable contract with the public to provide it with so much sensation during the week, in season or out of season.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading It was discussed, amongst other places, at the Sheridan Club, of which Wrayson was a member, and where he spent most of his spare time.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading DISCUSSING THE CRIME The murder of Morris Barnes, considered merely as an event, came as a Godsend to the halfpenny press, which has an unwritten but immutable contract with the public to provide it with so much sensation during the week, in season or out of season.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading DISCUSSING THE CRIME The murder of Morris Barnes, considered merely as an event, came as a Godsend to the halfpenny press, which has an unwritten but immutable contract with the public to provide it with so much sensation during the week, in season or out of season.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Under the influence of the general example, Wrayson found himself within a few days discussing its details with perfect coolness, and with an interest which never flagged.
Wrayson
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From this reading Under the influence of the general example, Wrayson found himself within a few days discussing its details with perfect coolness, and with an interest which never flagged.
