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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 It is true that George was relieved and pleased to hear of Mosk's arrest and confession, because Gabriel was thereby exonerated from all suspicion of having committed a vile crime; but when reassured on this point, he ceased to interest himself in the matter.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He and Mab were all in all to one another, and in the egotism of their love did not trouble themselves about the doings of their neighbours.
all
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From this reading He and Mab were all in all to one another, and in the egotism of their love did not trouble themselves about the doings of their neighbours.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading DEA EX MACHINA As may be guessed, Captain Pendle, now that the course of true love ran smoother, was an assiduous visitor to the Jenny Wren house.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He and Mab were all in all to one another, and in the egotism of their love did not trouble themselves about the doings of their neighbours.
anothernounUS /ˈanother/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading He and Mab were all in all to one another, and in the egotism of their love did not trouble themselves about the doings of their neighbours.
arrest
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From this reading It is true that George was relieved and pleased to hear of Mosk's arrest and confession, because Gabriel was thereby exonerated from all suspicion of having committed a vile crime; but when reassured on this point, he ceased to interest himself in the matter.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading DEA EX MACHINA As may be guessed, Captain Pendle, now that the course of true love ran smoother, was an assiduous visitor to the Jenny Wren house.
assiduous
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From this reading DEA EX MACHINA As may be guessed, Captain Pendle, now that the course of true love ran smoother, was an assiduous visitor to the Jenny Wren house.
Baltic
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From this reading He was ignorant that his brother loved Bell Mosk, as neither Baltic nor the bishop had so far enlightened him, else he might not have been quite so indifferent to the impending trial of the wretched criminal.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading DEA EX MACHINA As may be guessed, Captain Pendle, now that the course of true love ran smoother, was an assiduous visitor to the Jenny Wren house.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading It is true that George was relieved and pleased to hear of Mosk's arrest and confession, because Gabriel was thereby exonerated from all suspicion of having committed a vile crime; but when reassured on this point, he ceased to interest himself in the matter.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He was ignorant that his brother loved Bell Mosk, as neither Baltic nor the bishop had so far enlightened him, else he might not have been quite so indifferent to the impending trial of the wretched criminal.
Bell
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From this reading He was ignorant that his brother loved Bell Mosk, as neither Baltic nor the bishop had so far enlightened him, else he might not have been quite so indifferent to the impending trial of the wretched criminal.
Beorminster
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From this reading As it was, the hot excitement prevalent in Beorminster left him cold, and both he and Mab might have been dwellers in the moon for all the interest they displayed in the topic of the day.
bishop
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From this reading He was ignorant that his brother loved Bell Mosk, as neither Baltic nor the bishop had so far enlightened him, else he might not have been quite so indifferent to the impending trial of the wretched criminal.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading As it was, the hot excitement prevalent in Beorminster left him cold, and both he and Mab might have been dwellers in the moon for all the interest they displayed in the topic of the day.
brother
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From this reading He was ignorant that his brother loved Bell Mosk, as neither Baltic nor the bishop had so far enlightened him, else he might not have been quite so indifferent to the impending trial of the wretched criminal.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is true that George was relieved and pleased to hear of Mosk's arrest and confession, because Gabriel was thereby exonerated from all suspicion of having committed a vile crime; but when reassured on this point, he ceased to interest himself in the matter.
CaptainnounUS /ˈcaptain/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading DEA EX MACHINA As may be guessed, Captain Pendle, now that the course of true love ran smoother, was an assiduous visitor to the Jenny Wren house.
ceased
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From this reading It is true that George was relieved and pleased to hear of Mosk's arrest and confession, because Gabriel was thereby exonerated from all suspicion of having committed a vile crime; but when reassured on this point, he ceased to interest himself in the matter.
cold
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From this reading As it was, the hot excitement prevalent in Beorminster left him cold, and both he and Mab might have been dwellers in the moon for all the interest they displayed in the topic of the day.
committed
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From this reading It is true that George was relieved and pleased to hear of Mosk's arrest and confession, because Gabriel was thereby exonerated from all suspicion of having committed a vile crime; but when reassured on this point, he ceased to interest himself in the matter.
confession
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From this reading It is true that George was relieved and pleased to hear of Mosk's arrest and confession, because Gabriel was thereby exonerated from all suspicion of having committed a vile crime; but when reassured on this point, he ceased to interest himself in the matter.
coursenounUS /course/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading DEA EX MACHINA As may be guessed, Captain Pendle, now that the course of true love ran smoother, was an assiduous visitor to the Jenny Wren house.
crime
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From this reading It is true that George was relieved and pleased to hear of Mosk's arrest and confession, because Gabriel was thereby exonerated from all suspicion of having committed a vile crime; but when reassured on this point, he ceased to interest himself in the matter.
criminal
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From this reading He was ignorant that his brother loved Bell Mosk, as neither Baltic nor the bishop had so far enlightened him, else he might not have been quite so indifferent to the impending trial of the wretched criminal.
day
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From this reading As it was, the hot excitement prevalent in Beorminster left him cold, and both he and Mab might have been dwellers in the moon for all the interest they displayed in the topic of the day.
DEA
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From this reading DEA EX MACHINA As may be guessed, Captain Pendle, now that the course of true love ran smoother, was an assiduous visitor to the Jenny Wren house.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He and Mab were all in all to one another, and in the egotism of their love did not trouble themselves about the doings of their neighbours.
displayed
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From this reading As it was, the hot excitement prevalent in Beorminster left him cold, and both he and Mab might have been dwellers in the moon for all the interest they displayed in the topic of the day.
doings
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From this reading He and Mab were all in all to one another, and in the egotism of their love did not trouble themselves about the doings of their neighbours.
dwellers
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From this reading As it was, the hot excitement prevalent in Beorminster left him cold, and both he and Mab might have been dwellers in the moon for all the interest they displayed in the topic of the day.
egotism
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From this reading He and Mab were all in all to one another, and in the egotism of their love did not trouble themselves about the doings of their neighbours.
else
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From this reading He was ignorant that his brother loved Bell Mosk, as neither Baltic nor the bishop had so far enlightened him, else he might not have been quite so indifferent to the impending trial of the wretched criminal.
enlightened
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From this reading He was ignorant that his brother loved Bell Mosk, as neither Baltic nor the bishop had so far enlightened him, else he might not have been quite so indifferent to the impending trial of the wretched criminal.
EX
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From this reading DEA EX MACHINA As may be guessed, Captain Pendle, now that the course of true love ran smoother, was an assiduous visitor to the Jenny Wren house.
excitement
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From this reading As it was, the hot excitement prevalent in Beorminster left him cold, and both he and Mab might have been dwellers in the moon for all the interest they displayed in the topic of the day.
exonerated
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From this reading It is true that George was relieved and pleased to hear of Mosk's arrest and confession, because Gabriel was thereby exonerated from all suspicion of having committed a vile crime; but when reassured on this point, he ceased to interest himself in the matter.
far
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From this reading He was ignorant that his brother loved Bell Mosk, as neither Baltic nor the bishop had so far enlightened him, else he might not have been quite so indifferent to the impending trial of the wretched criminal.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As it was, the hot excitement prevalent in Beorminster left him cold, and both he and Mab might have been dwellers in the moon for all the interest they displayed in the topic of the day.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It is true that George was relieved and pleased to hear of Mosk's arrest and confession, because Gabriel was thereby exonerated from all suspicion of having committed a vile crime; but when reassured on this point, he ceased to interest himself in the matter.
Gabriel
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From this reading It is true that George was relieved and pleased to hear of Mosk's arrest and confession, because Gabriel was thereby exonerated from all suspicion of having committed a vile crime; but when reassured on this point, he ceased to interest himself in the matter.
George
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From this reading It is true that George was relieved and pleased to hear of Mosk's arrest and confession, because Gabriel was thereby exonerated from all suspicion of having committed a vile crime; but when reassured on this point, he ceased to interest himself in the matter.
guessed
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From this reading DEA EX MACHINA As may be guessed, Captain Pendle, now that the course of true love ran smoother, was an assiduous visitor to the Jenny Wren house.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was ignorant that his brother loved Bell Mosk, as neither Baltic nor the bishop had so far enlightened him, else he might not have been quite so indifferent to the impending trial of the wretched criminal.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He was ignorant that his brother loved Bell Mosk, as neither Baltic nor the bishop had so far enlightened him, else he might not have been quite so indifferent to the impending trial of the wretched criminal.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading It is true that George was relieved and pleased to hear of Mosk's arrest and confession, because Gabriel was thereby exonerated from all suspicion of having committed a vile crime; but when reassured on this point, he ceased to interest himself in the matter.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He and Mab were all in all to one another, and in the egotism of their love did not trouble themselves about the doings of their neighbours.
hearnounUS /hear/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It is true that George was relieved and pleased to hear of Mosk's arrest and confession, because Gabriel was thereby exonerated from all suspicion of having committed a vile crime; but when reassured on this point, he ceased to interest himself in the matter.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was ignorant that his brother loved Bell Mosk, as neither Baltic nor the bishop had so far enlightened him, else he might not have been quite so indifferent to the impending trial of the wretched criminal.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It is true that George was relieved and pleased to hear of Mosk's arrest and confession, because Gabriel was thereby exonerated from all suspicion of having committed a vile crime; but when reassured on this point, he ceased to interest himself in the matter.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was ignorant that his brother loved Bell Mosk, as neither Baltic nor the bishop had so far enlightened him, else he might not have been quite so indifferent to the impending trial of the wretched criminal.
hot
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From this reading As it was, the hot excitement prevalent in Beorminster left him cold, and both he and Mab might have been dwellers in the moon for all the interest they displayed in the topic of the day.
house
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From this reading DEA EX MACHINA As may be guessed, Captain Pendle, now that the course of true love ran smoother, was an assiduous visitor to the Jenny Wren house.
ignorantnounUS /ˈignorant/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading He was ignorant that his brother loved Bell Mosk, as neither Baltic nor the bishop had so far enlightened him, else he might not have been quite so indifferent to the impending trial of the wretched criminal.
impending
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From this reading He was ignorant that his brother loved Bell Mosk, as neither Baltic nor the bishop had so far enlightened him, else he might not have been quite so indifferent to the impending trial of the wretched criminal.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He and Mab were all in all to one another, and in the egotism of their love did not trouble themselves about the doings of their neighbours.
indifferent
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From this reading He was ignorant that his brother loved Bell Mosk, as neither Baltic nor the bishop had so far enlightened him, else he might not have been quite so indifferent to the impending trial of the wretched criminal.
interest
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From this reading It is true that George was relieved and pleased to hear of Mosk's arrest and confession, because Gabriel was thereby exonerated from all suspicion of having committed a vile crime; but when reassured on this point, he ceased to interest himself in the matter.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is true that George was relieved and pleased to hear of Mosk's arrest and confession, because Gabriel was thereby exonerated from all suspicion of having committed a vile crime; but when reassured on this point, he ceased to interest himself in the matter.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is true that George was relieved and pleased to hear of Mosk's arrest and confession, because Gabriel was thereby exonerated from all suspicion of having committed a vile crime; but when reassured on this point, he ceased to interest himself in the matter.
Jenny
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From this reading DEA EX MACHINA As may be guessed, Captain Pendle, now that the course of true love ran smoother, was an assiduous visitor to the Jenny Wren house.
leftnounUS /left/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading As it was, the hot excitement prevalent in Beorminster left him cold, and both he and Mab might have been dwellers in the moon for all the interest they displayed in the topic of the day.
love
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From this reading DEA EX MACHINA As may be guessed, Captain Pendle, now that the course of true love ran smoother, was an assiduous visitor to the Jenny Wren house.
loved
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From this reading He was ignorant that his brother loved Bell Mosk, as neither Baltic nor the bishop had so far enlightened him, else he might not have been quite so indifferent to the impending trial of the wretched criminal.
Mab
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From this reading He and Mab were all in all to one another, and in the egotism of their love did not trouble themselves about the doings of their neighbours.
MACHINA
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From this reading DEA EX MACHINA As may be guessed, Captain Pendle, now that the course of true love ran smoother, was an assiduous visitor to the Jenny Wren house.
matter
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From this reading It is true that George was relieved and pleased to hear of Mosk's arrest and confession, because Gabriel was thereby exonerated from all suspicion of having committed a vile crime; but when reassured on this point, he ceased to interest himself in the matter.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading DEA EX MACHINA As may be guessed, Captain Pendle, now that the course of true love ran smoother, was an assiduous visitor to the Jenny Wren house.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He was ignorant that his brother loved Bell Mosk, as neither Baltic nor the bishop had so far enlightened him, else he might not have been quite so indifferent to the impending trial of the wretched criminal.
moon
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From this reading As it was, the hot excitement prevalent in Beorminster left him cold, and both he and Mab might have been dwellers in the moon for all the interest they displayed in the topic of the day.
Mosk
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From this reading He was ignorant that his brother loved Bell Mosk, as neither Baltic nor the bishop had so far enlightened him, else he might not have been quite so indifferent to the impending trial of the wretched criminal.
Mosk's
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From this reading It is true that George was relieved and pleased to hear of Mosk's arrest and confession, because Gabriel was thereby exonerated from all suspicion of having committed a vile crime; but when reassured on this point, he ceased to interest himself in the matter.
neighbours
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From this reading He and Mab were all in all to one another, and in the egotism of their love did not trouble themselves about the doings of their neighbours.
neitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/
not one and not the other of two
From this reading He was ignorant that his brother loved Bell Mosk, as neither Baltic nor the bishop had so far enlightened him, else he might not have been quite so indifferent to the impending trial of the wretched criminal.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading He was ignorant that his brother loved Bell Mosk, as neither Baltic nor the bishop had so far enlightened him, else he might not have been quite so indifferent to the impending trial of the wretched criminal.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He and Mab were all in all to one another, and in the egotism of their love did not trouble themselves about the doings of their neighbours.
now
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From this reading DEA EX MACHINA As may be guessed, Captain Pendle, now that the course of true love ran smoother, was an assiduous visitor to the Jenny Wren house.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DEA EX MACHINA As may be guessed, Captain Pendle, now that the course of true love ran smoother, was an assiduous visitor to the Jenny Wren house.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is true that George was relieved and pleased to hear of Mosk's arrest and confession, because Gabriel was thereby exonerated from all suspicion of having committed a vile crime; but when reassured on this point, he ceased to interest himself in the matter.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He and Mab were all in all to one another, and in the egotism of their love did not trouble themselves about the doings of their neighbours.
Pendle
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From this reading DEA EX MACHINA As may be guessed, Captain Pendle, now that the course of true love ran smoother, was an assiduous visitor to the Jenny Wren house.
pleasednounUS /ˈpleased/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading It is true that George was relieved and pleased to hear of Mosk's arrest and confession, because Gabriel was thereby exonerated from all suspicion of having committed a vile crime; but when reassured on this point, he ceased to interest himself in the matter.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading It is true that George was relieved and pleased to hear of Mosk's arrest and confession, because Gabriel was thereby exonerated from all suspicion of having committed a vile crime; but when reassured on this point, he ceased to interest himself in the matter.
prevalent
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From this reading As it was, the hot excitement prevalent in Beorminster left him cold, and both he and Mab might have been dwellers in the moon for all the interest they displayed in the topic of the day.
quitenounUS /quite/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He was ignorant that his brother loved Bell Mosk, as neither Baltic nor the bishop had so far enlightened him, else he might not have been quite so indifferent to the impending trial of the wretched criminal.
ran
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From this reading DEA EX MACHINA As may be guessed, Captain Pendle, now that the course of true love ran smoother, was an assiduous visitor to the Jenny Wren house.
reassuredverbUS /ˌriːəˈʃʊrd/
made less worried or afraid
From this reading It is true that George was relieved and pleased to hear of Mosk's arrest and confession, because Gabriel was thereby exonerated from all suspicion of having committed a vile crime; but when reassured on this point, he ceased to interest himself in the matter.
relievednounUS /ˈrelieved/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading It is true that George was relieved and pleased to hear of Mosk's arrest and confession, because Gabriel was thereby exonerated from all suspicion of having committed a vile crime; but when reassured on this point, he ceased to interest himself in the matter.
smoother
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From this reading DEA EX MACHINA As may be guessed, Captain Pendle, now that the course of true love ran smoother, was an assiduous visitor to the Jenny Wren house.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was ignorant that his brother loved Bell Mosk, as neither Baltic nor the bishop had so far enlightened him, else he might not have been quite so indifferent to the impending trial of the wretched criminal.
suspicion
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From this reading It is true that George was relieved and pleased to hear of Mosk's arrest and confession, because Gabriel was thereby exonerated from all suspicion of having committed a vile crime; but when reassured on this point, he ceased to interest himself in the matter.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DEA EX MACHINA As may be guessed, Captain Pendle, now that the course of true love ran smoother, was an assiduous visitor to the Jenny Wren house.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DEA EX MACHINA As may be guessed, Captain Pendle, now that the course of true love ran smoother, was an assiduous visitor to the Jenny Wren house.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He and Mab were all in all to one another, and in the egotism of their love did not trouble themselves about the doings of their neighbours.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading He and Mab were all in all to one another, and in the egotism of their love did not trouble themselves about the doings of their neighbours.
thereby
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From this reading It is true that George was relieved and pleased to hear of Mosk's arrest and confession, because Gabriel was thereby exonerated from all suspicion of having committed a vile crime; but when reassured on this point, he ceased to interest himself in the matter.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As it was, the hot excitement prevalent in Beorminster left him cold, and both he and Mab might have been dwellers in the moon for all the interest they displayed in the topic of the day.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is true that George was relieved and pleased to hear of Mosk's arrest and confession, because Gabriel was thereby exonerated from all suspicion of having committed a vile crime; but when reassured on this point, he ceased to interest himself in the matter.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DEA EX MACHINA As may be guessed, Captain Pendle, now that the course of true love ran smoother, was an assiduous visitor to the Jenny Wren house.
topic
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From this reading As it was, the hot excitement prevalent in Beorminster left him cold, and both he and Mab might have been dwellers in the moon for all the interest they displayed in the topic of the day.
trial
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From this reading He was ignorant that his brother loved Bell Mosk, as neither Baltic nor the bishop had so far enlightened him, else he might not have been quite so indifferent to the impending trial of the wretched criminal.
trouble
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From this reading He and Mab were all in all to one another, and in the egotism of their love did not trouble themselves about the doings of their neighbours.
true
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From this reading DEA EX MACHINA As may be guessed, Captain Pendle, now that the course of true love ran smoother, was an assiduous visitor to the Jenny Wren house.
vile
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From this reading It is true that George was relieved and pleased to hear of Mosk's arrest and confession, because Gabriel was thereby exonerated from all suspicion of having committed a vile crime; but when reassured on this point, he ceased to interest himself in the matter.
visitor
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From this reading DEA EX MACHINA As may be guessed, Captain Pendle, now that the course of true love ran smoother, was an assiduous visitor to the Jenny Wren house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DEA EX MACHINA As may be guessed, Captain Pendle, now that the course of true love ran smoother, was an assiduous visitor to the Jenny Wren house.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He and Mab were all in all to one another, and in the egotism of their love did not trouble themselves about the doings of their neighbours.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading It is true that George was relieved and pleased to hear of Mosk's arrest and confession, because Gabriel was thereby exonerated from all suspicion of having committed a vile crime; but when reassured on this point, he ceased to interest himself in the matter.
Wren
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From this reading DEA EX MACHINA As may be guessed, Captain Pendle, now that the course of true love ran smoother, was an assiduous visitor to the Jenny Wren house.
wretched
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From this reading He was ignorant that his brother loved Bell Mosk, as neither Baltic nor the bishop had so far enlightened him, else he might not have been quite so indifferent to the impending trial of the wretched criminal.
