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accustomed
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From this reading Hundreds passed near the granite columns, as if they expected to see the Bravo occupying his accustomed stand, in audacious defiance of the proclamation, for so long and so mysteriously had he been permitted to appear in public, that men had difficulty in persuading themselves he would quit his habits so easily.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Let us lift up the curtain, and observe What passes in that chamber."
appear
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From this reading Hundreds passed near the granite columns, as if they expected to see the Bravo occupying his accustomed stand, in audacious defiance of the proclamation, for so long and so mysteriously had he been permitted to appear in public, that men had difficulty in persuading themselves he would quit his habits so easily.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Hundreds passed near the granite columns, as if they expected to see the Bravo occupying his accustomed stand, in audacious defiance of the proclamation, for so long and so mysteriously had he been permitted to appear in public, that men had difficulty in persuading themselves he would quit his habits so easily.
audacious
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From this reading Hundreds passed near the granite columns, as if they expected to see the Bravo occupying his accustomed stand, in audacious defiance of the proclamation, for so long and so mysteriously had he been permitted to appear in public, that men had difficulty in persuading themselves he would quit his habits so easily.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Hundreds passed near the granite columns, as if they expected to see the Bravo occupying his accustomed stand, in audacious defiance of the proclamation, for so long and so mysteriously had he been permitted to appear in public, that men had difficulty in persuading themselves he would quit his habits so easily.
Bravo
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From this reading Hundreds passed near the granite columns, as if they expected to see the Bravo occupying his accustomed stand, in audacious defiance of the proclamation, for so long and so mysteriously had he been permitted to appear in public, that men had difficulty in persuading themselves he would quit his habits so easily.
chamber
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From this reading "Let us lift up the curtain, and observe What passes in that chamber."
characterized
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From this reading There were many rumors uttered in the fearful and secret manner which characterized the manner of the town, in the streets of Venice that day.
columns
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From this reading Hundreds passed near the granite columns, as if they expected to see the Bravo occupying his accustomed stand, in audacious defiance of the proclamation, for so long and so mysteriously had he been permitted to appear in public, that men had difficulty in persuading themselves he would quit his habits so easily.
curtain
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From this reading "Let us lift up the curtain, and observe What passes in that chamber."
day
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From this reading There were many rumors uttered in the fearful and secret manner which characterized the manner of the town, in the streets of Venice that day.
defiance
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From this reading Hundreds passed near the granite columns, as if they expected to see the Bravo occupying his accustomed stand, in audacious defiance of the proclamation, for so long and so mysteriously had he been permitted to appear in public, that men had difficulty in persuading themselves he would quit his habits so easily.
difficulty
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From this reading Hundreds passed near the granite columns, as if they expected to see the Bravo occupying his accustomed stand, in audacious defiance of the proclamation, for so long and so mysteriously had he been permitted to appear in public, that men had difficulty in persuading themselves he would quit his habits so easily.
disappointed
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From this reading It is needless to say that the vague expectation was disappointed.
easily
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From this reading Hundreds passed near the granite columns, as if they expected to see the Bravo occupying his accustomed stand, in audacious defiance of the proclamation, for so long and so mysteriously had he been permitted to appear in public, that men had difficulty in persuading themselves he would quit his habits so easily.
expectation
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From this reading It is needless to say that the vague expectation was disappointed.
expected
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From this reading Hundreds passed near the granite columns, as if they expected to see the Bravo occupying his accustomed stand, in audacious defiance of the proclamation, for so long and so mysteriously had he been permitted to appear in public, that men had difficulty in persuading themselves he would quit his habits so easily.
fearful
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From this reading There were many rumors uttered in the fearful and secret manner which characterized the manner of the town, in the streets of Venice that day.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Hundreds passed near the granite columns, as if they expected to see the Bravo occupying his accustomed stand, in audacious defiance of the proclamation, for so long and so mysteriously had he been permitted to appear in public, that men had difficulty in persuading themselves he would quit his habits so easily.
granite
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From this reading Hundreds passed near the granite columns, as if they expected to see the Bravo occupying his accustomed stand, in audacious defiance of the proclamation, for so long and so mysteriously had he been permitted to appear in public, that men had difficulty in persuading themselves he would quit his habits so easily.
habits
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From this reading Hundreds passed near the granite columns, as if they expected to see the Bravo occupying his accustomed stand, in audacious defiance of the proclamation, for so long and so mysteriously had he been permitted to appear in public, that men had difficulty in persuading themselves he would quit his habits so easily.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hundreds passed near the granite columns, as if they expected to see the Bravo occupying his accustomed stand, in audacious defiance of the proclamation, for so long and so mysteriously had he been permitted to appear in public, that men had difficulty in persuading themselves he would quit his habits so easily.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hundreds passed near the granite columns, as if they expected to see the Bravo occupying his accustomed stand, in audacious defiance of the proclamation, for so long and so mysteriously had he been permitted to appear in public, that men had difficulty in persuading themselves he would quit his habits so easily.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hundreds passed near the granite columns, as if they expected to see the Bravo occupying his accustomed stand, in audacious defiance of the proclamation, for so long and so mysteriously had he been permitted to appear in public, that men had difficulty in persuading themselves he would quit his habits so easily.
Hundreds
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From this reading Hundreds passed near the granite columns, as if they expected to see the Bravo occupying his accustomed stand, in audacious defiance of the proclamation, for so long and so mysteriously had he been permitted to appear in public, that men had difficulty in persuading themselves he would quit his habits so easily.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Hundreds passed near the granite columns, as if they expected to see the Bravo occupying his accustomed stand, in audacious defiance of the proclamation, for so long and so mysteriously had he been permitted to appear in public, that men had difficulty in persuading themselves he would quit his habits so easily.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Let us lift up the curtain, and observe What passes in that chamber."
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is needless to say that the vague expectation was disappointed.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is needless to say that the vague expectation was disappointed.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Let us lift up the curtain, and observe What passes in that chamber."
lift
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From this reading "Let us lift up the curtain, and observe What passes in that chamber."
longnounUS /long/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Hundreds passed near the granite columns, as if they expected to see the Bravo occupying his accustomed stand, in audacious defiance of the proclamation, for so long and so mysteriously had he been permitted to appear in public, that men had difficulty in persuading themselves he would quit his habits so easily.
manner
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From this reading There were many rumors uttered in the fearful and secret manner which characterized the manner of the town, in the streets of Venice that day.
many
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From this reading There were many rumors uttered in the fearful and secret manner which characterized the manner of the town, in the streets of Venice that day.
men
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From this reading Hundreds passed near the granite columns, as if they expected to see the Bravo occupying his accustomed stand, in audacious defiance of the proclamation, for so long and so mysteriously had he been permitted to appear in public, that men had difficulty in persuading themselves he would quit his habits so easily.
mysteriously
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From this reading Hundreds passed near the granite columns, as if they expected to see the Bravo occupying his accustomed stand, in audacious defiance of the proclamation, for so long and so mysteriously had he been permitted to appear in public, that men had difficulty in persuading themselves he would quit his habits so easily.
near
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From this reading Hundreds passed near the granite columns, as if they expected to see the Bravo occupying his accustomed stand, in audacious defiance of the proclamation, for so long and so mysteriously had he been permitted to appear in public, that men had difficulty in persuading themselves he would quit his habits so easily.
needless
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From this reading It is needless to say that the vague expectation was disappointed.
observe
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From this reading "Let us lift up the curtain, and observe What passes in that chamber."
occupying
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From this reading Hundreds passed near the granite columns, as if they expected to see the Bravo occupying his accustomed stand, in audacious defiance of the proclamation, for so long and so mysteriously had he been permitted to appear in public, that men had difficulty in persuading themselves he would quit his habits so easily.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There were many rumors uttered in the fearful and secret manner which characterized the manner of the town, in the streets of Venice that day.
passednounUS /passed/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Hundreds passed near the granite columns, as if they expected to see the Bravo occupying his accustomed stand, in audacious defiance of the proclamation, for so long and so mysteriously had he been permitted to appear in public, that men had difficulty in persuading themselves he would quit his habits so easily.
passes
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From this reading "Let us lift up the curtain, and observe What passes in that chamber."
permitted
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From this reading Hundreds passed near the granite columns, as if they expected to see the Bravo occupying his accustomed stand, in audacious defiance of the proclamation, for so long and so mysteriously had he been permitted to appear in public, that men had difficulty in persuading themselves he would quit his habits so easily.
persuading
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From this reading Hundreds passed near the granite columns, as if they expected to see the Bravo occupying his accustomed stand, in audacious defiance of the proclamation, for so long and so mysteriously had he been permitted to appear in public, that men had difficulty in persuading themselves he would quit his habits so easily.
proclamation
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From this reading Hundreds passed near the granite columns, as if they expected to see the Bravo occupying his accustomed stand, in audacious defiance of the proclamation, for so long and so mysteriously had he been permitted to appear in public, that men had difficulty in persuading themselves he would quit his habits so easily.
public
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From this reading Hundreds passed near the granite columns, as if they expected to see the Bravo occupying his accustomed stand, in audacious defiance of the proclamation, for so long and so mysteriously had he been permitted to appear in public, that men had difficulty in persuading themselves he would quit his habits so easily.
quit
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From this reading Hundreds passed near the granite columns, as if they expected to see the Bravo occupying his accustomed stand, in audacious defiance of the proclamation, for so long and so mysteriously had he been permitted to appear in public, that men had difficulty in persuading themselves he would quit his habits so easily.
ROGERS
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From this reading ROGERS.
rumors
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From this reading There were many rumors uttered in the fearful and secret manner which characterized the manner of the town, in the streets of Venice that day.
say
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From this reading It is needless to say that the vague expectation was disappointed.
secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading There were many rumors uttered in the fearful and secret manner which characterized the manner of the town, in the streets of Venice that day.
see
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From this reading Hundreds passed near the granite columns, as if they expected to see the Bravo occupying his accustomed stand, in audacious defiance of the proclamation, for so long and so mysteriously had he been permitted to appear in public, that men had difficulty in persuading themselves he would quit his habits so easily.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Hundreds passed near the granite columns, as if they expected to see the Bravo occupying his accustomed stand, in audacious defiance of the proclamation, for so long and so mysteriously had he been permitted to appear in public, that men had difficulty in persuading themselves he would quit his habits so easily.
stand
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From this reading Hundreds passed near the granite columns, as if they expected to see the Bravo occupying his accustomed stand, in audacious defiance of the proclamation, for so long and so mysteriously had he been permitted to appear in public, that men had difficulty in persuading themselves he would quit his habits so easily.
streets
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From this reading There were many rumors uttered in the fearful and secret manner which characterized the manner of the town, in the streets of Venice that day.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Let us lift up the curtain, and observe What passes in that chamber."
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Let us lift up the curtain, and observe What passes in that chamber."
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Hundreds passed near the granite columns, as if they expected to see the Bravo occupying his accustomed stand, in audacious defiance of the proclamation, for so long and so mysteriously had he been permitted to appear in public, that men had difficulty in persuading themselves he would quit his habits so easily.
There
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From this reading There were many rumors uttered in the fearful and secret manner which characterized the manner of the town, in the streets of Venice that day.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hundreds passed near the granite columns, as if they expected to see the Bravo occupying his accustomed stand, in audacious defiance of the proclamation, for so long and so mysteriously had he been permitted to appear in public, that men had difficulty in persuading themselves he would quit his habits so easily.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hundreds passed near the granite columns, as if they expected to see the Bravo occupying his accustomed stand, in audacious defiance of the proclamation, for so long and so mysteriously had he been permitted to appear in public, that men had difficulty in persuading themselves he would quit his habits so easily.
town
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From this reading There were many rumors uttered in the fearful and secret manner which characterized the manner of the town, in the streets of Venice that day.
up
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From this reading "Let us lift up the curtain, and observe What passes in that chamber."
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Let us lift up the curtain, and observe What passes in that chamber."
utterednounUS /ˈuttered/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading There were many rumors uttered in the fearful and secret manner which characterized the manner of the town, in the streets of Venice that day.
vague
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From this reading It is needless to say that the vague expectation was disappointed.
Venice
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From this reading There were many rumors uttered in the fearful and secret manner which characterized the manner of the town, in the streets of Venice that day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is needless to say that the vague expectation was disappointed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were many rumors uttered in the fearful and secret manner which characterized the manner of the town, in the streets of Venice that day.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Let us lift up the curtain, and observe What passes in that chamber."
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There were many rumors uttered in the fearful and secret manner which characterized the manner of the town, in the streets of Venice that day.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Hundreds passed near the granite columns, as if they expected to see the Bravo occupying his accustomed stand, in audacious defiance of the proclamation, for so long and so mysteriously had he been permitted to appear in public, that men had difficulty in persuading themselves he would quit his habits so easily.
