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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 Affairs in which he was interested had taken on sudden activity in ways and directions which would have made it hard for him to begin a new secretary at that time; entire fidelity to him and complete silence as to what had to transpire to his secretary were especially required now in her who filled that office.
active
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From this reading THE NEW YEAR As there are fifteen minutes between tides when the ocean lies quiet at neither ebb nor flow, so the world seems to rest between Christmas and the New Year; preparations for holidays over, active work not resumed.
activity
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From this reading Affairs in which he was interested had taken on sudden activity in ways and directions which would have made it hard for him to begin a new secretary at that time; entire fidelity to him and complete silence as to what had to transpire to his secretary were especially required now in her who filled that office.
Affairs
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From this reading Affairs in which he was interested had taken on sudden activity in ways and directions which would have made it hard for him to begin a new secretary at that time; entire fidelity to him and complete silence as to what had to transpire to his secretary were especially required now in her who filled that office.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE NEW YEAR As there are fifteen minutes between tides when the ocean lies quiet at neither ebb nor flow, so the world seems to rest between Christmas and the New Year; preparations for holidays over, active work not resumed.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE NEW YEAR As there are fifteen minutes between tides when the ocean lies quiet at neither ebb nor flow, so the world seems to rest between Christmas and the New Year; preparations for holidays over, active work not resumed.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE NEW YEAR As there are fifteen minutes between tides when the ocean lies quiet at neither ebb nor flow, so the world seems to rest between Christmas and the New Year; preparations for holidays over, active work not resumed.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE NEW YEAR As there are fifteen minutes between tides when the ocean lies quiet at neither ebb nor flow, so the world seems to rest between Christmas and the New Year; preparations for holidays over, active work not resumed.
begin
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From this reading Affairs in which he was interested had taken on sudden activity in ways and directions which would have made it hard for him to begin a new secretary at that time; entire fidelity to him and complete silence as to what had to transpire to his secretary were especially required now in her who filled that office.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading THE NEW YEAR As there are fifteen minutes between tides when the ocean lies quiet at neither ebb nor flow, so the world seems to rest between Christmas and the New Year; preparations for holidays over, active work not resumed.
bound
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From this reading In view of Mr. Lucas’ proved interest in her, Cis felt in honor bound to stand by for the present, if she could do so.
bungle
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From this reading Cis knew, in spite of her lapse for Rod’s sake, that her successor might easily bungle things, as she never would, or intentionally talk, to her employer’s detriment.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In view of Mr. Lucas’ proved interest in her, Cis felt in honor bound to stand by for the present, if she could do so.
Christmas
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From this reading THE NEW YEAR As there are fifteen minutes between tides when the ocean lies quiet at neither ebb nor flow, so the world seems to rest between Christmas and the New Year; preparations for holidays over, active work not resumed.
Cis
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From this reading Cis had decided to continue as Mr. Lucas’ secretary, at least until spring.
completenounUS /complete/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Affairs in which he was interested had taken on sudden activity in ways and directions which would have made it hard for him to begin a new secretary at that time; entire fidelity to him and complete silence as to what had to transpire to his secretary were especially required now in her who filled that office.
continue
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From this reading Cis had decided to continue as Mr. Lucas’ secretary, at least until spring.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In view of Mr. Lucas’ proved interest in her, Cis felt in honor bound to stand by for the present, if she could do so.
decided
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From this reading Cis had decided to continue as Mr. Lucas’ secretary, at least until spring.
detriment
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From this reading Cis knew, in spite of her lapse for Rod’s sake, that her successor might easily bungle things, as she never would, or intentionally talk, to her employer’s detriment.
directions
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From this reading Affairs in which he was interested had taken on sudden activity in ways and directions which would have made it hard for him to begin a new secretary at that time; entire fidelity to him and complete silence as to what had to transpire to his secretary were especially required now in her who filled that office.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading In view of Mr. Lucas’ proved interest in her, Cis felt in honor bound to stand by for the present, if she could do so.
easily
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From this reading Cis knew, in spite of her lapse for Rod’s sake, that her successor might easily bungle things, as she never would, or intentionally talk, to her employer’s detriment.
ebbnounUS /ɛb/
the movement of the tide away from the land
From this reading THE NEW YEAR As there are fifteen minutes between tides when the ocean lies quiet at neither ebb nor flow, so the world seems to rest between Christmas and the New Year; preparations for holidays over, active work not resumed.
employer's
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From this reading Cis knew, in spite of her lapse for Rod’s sake, that her successor might easily bungle things, as she never would, or intentionally talk, to her employer’s detriment.
entire
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From this reading Affairs in which he was interested had taken on sudden activity in ways and directions which would have made it hard for him to begin a new secretary at that time; entire fidelity to him and complete silence as to what had to transpire to his secretary were especially required now in her who filled that office.
especially
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From this reading Affairs in which he was interested had taken on sudden activity in ways and directions which would have made it hard for him to begin a new secretary at that time; entire fidelity to him and complete silence as to what had to transpire to his secretary were especially required now in her who filled that office.
felt
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From this reading In view of Mr. Lucas’ proved interest in her, Cis felt in honor bound to stand by for the present, if she could do so.
fidelitynounUS /fɪˈdeləti/
continued loyalty to a person or promise
From this reading Affairs in which he was interested had taken on sudden activity in ways and directions which would have made it hard for him to begin a new secretary at that time; entire fidelity to him and complete silence as to what had to transpire to his secretary were especially required now in her who filled that office.
fifteen
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From this reading THE NEW YEAR As there are fifteen minutes between tides when the ocean lies quiet at neither ebb nor flow, so the world seems to rest between Christmas and the New Year; preparations for holidays over, active work not resumed.
filled
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From this reading Affairs in which he was interested had taken on sudden activity in ways and directions which would have made it hard for him to begin a new secretary at that time; entire fidelity to him and complete silence as to what had to transpire to his secretary were especially required now in her who filled that office.
flow
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From this reading THE NEW YEAR As there are fifteen minutes between tides when the ocean lies quiet at neither ebb nor flow, so the world seems to rest between Christmas and the New Year; preparations for holidays over, active work not resumed.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE NEW YEAR As there are fifteen minutes between tides when the ocean lies quiet at neither ebb nor flow, so the world seems to rest between Christmas and the New Year; preparations for holidays over, active work not resumed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Cis had decided to continue as Mr. Lucas’ secretary, at least until spring.
hard
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From this reading Affairs in which he was interested had taken on sudden activity in ways and directions which would have made it hard for him to begin a new secretary at that time; entire fidelity to him and complete silence as to what had to transpire to his secretary were especially required now in her who filled that office.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Affairs in which he was interested had taken on sudden activity in ways and directions which would have made it hard for him to begin a new secretary at that time; entire fidelity to him and complete silence as to what had to transpire to his secretary were especially required now in her who filled that office.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Affairs in which he was interested had taken on sudden activity in ways and directions which would have made it hard for him to begin a new secretary at that time; entire fidelity to him and complete silence as to what had to transpire to his secretary were especially required now in her who filled that office.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Affairs in which he was interested had taken on sudden activity in ways and directions which would have made it hard for him to begin a new secretary at that time; entire fidelity to him and complete silence as to what had to transpire to his secretary were especially required now in her who filled that office.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Affairs in which he was interested had taken on sudden activity in ways and directions which would have made it hard for him to begin a new secretary at that time; entire fidelity to him and complete silence as to what had to transpire to his secretary were especially required now in her who filled that office.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Affairs in which he was interested had taken on sudden activity in ways and directions which would have made it hard for him to begin a new secretary at that time; entire fidelity to him and complete silence as to what had to transpire to his secretary were especially required now in her who filled that office.
holidays
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From this reading THE NEW YEAR As there are fifteen minutes between tides when the ocean lies quiet at neither ebb nor flow, so the world seems to rest between Christmas and the New Year; preparations for holidays over, active work not resumed.
honor
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From this reading In view of Mr. Lucas’ proved interest in her, Cis felt in honor bound to stand by for the present, if she could do so.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading In view of Mr. Lucas’ proved interest in her, Cis felt in honor bound to stand by for the present, if she could do so.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Affairs in which he was interested had taken on sudden activity in ways and directions which would have made it hard for him to begin a new secretary at that time; entire fidelity to him and complete silence as to what had to transpire to his secretary were especially required now in her who filled that office.
intentionally
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From this reading Cis knew, in spite of her lapse for Rod’s sake, that her successor might easily bungle things, as she never would, or intentionally talk, to her employer’s detriment.
interest
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From this reading In view of Mr. Lucas’ proved interest in her, Cis felt in honor bound to stand by for the present, if she could do so.
interested
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From this reading Affairs in which he was interested had taken on sudden activity in ways and directions which would have made it hard for him to begin a new secretary at that time; entire fidelity to him and complete silence as to what had to transpire to his secretary were especially required now in her who filled that office.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Affairs in which he was interested had taken on sudden activity in ways and directions which would have made it hard for him to begin a new secretary at that time; entire fidelity to him and complete silence as to what had to transpire to his secretary were especially required now in her who filled that office.
knew
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From this reading Cis knew, in spite of her lapse for Rod’s sake, that her successor might easily bungle things, as she never would, or intentionally talk, to her employer’s detriment.
lapse
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From this reading Cis knew, in spite of her lapse for Rod’s sake, that her successor might easily bungle things, as she never would, or intentionally talk, to her employer’s detriment.
leastnounUS /least/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Cis had decided to continue as Mr. Lucas’ secretary, at least until spring.
lies
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From this reading THE NEW YEAR As there are fifteen minutes between tides when the ocean lies quiet at neither ebb nor flow, so the world seems to rest between Christmas and the New Year; preparations for holidays over, active work not resumed.
Lucas
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From this reading Cis had decided to continue as Mr. Lucas’ secretary, at least until spring.
made
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From this reading Affairs in which he was interested had taken on sudden activity in ways and directions which would have made it hard for him to begin a new secretary at that time; entire fidelity to him and complete silence as to what had to transpire to his secretary were especially required now in her who filled that office.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Cis knew, in spite of her lapse for Rod’s sake, that her successor might easily bungle things, as she never would, or intentionally talk, to her employer’s detriment.
minutes
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From this reading THE NEW YEAR As there are fifteen minutes between tides when the ocean lies quiet at neither ebb nor flow, so the world seems to rest between Christmas and the New Year; preparations for holidays over, active work not resumed.
Mr
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From this reading Cis had decided to continue as Mr. Lucas’ secretary, at least until spring.
neitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/
not one and not the other of two
From this reading THE NEW YEAR As there are fifteen minutes between tides when the ocean lies quiet at neither ebb nor flow, so the world seems to rest between Christmas and the New Year; preparations for holidays over, active work not resumed.
nevernounUS /never/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Cis knew, in spite of her lapse for Rod’s sake, that her successor might easily bungle things, as she never would, or intentionally talk, to her employer’s detriment.
NEW
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From this reading THE NEW YEAR As there are fifteen minutes between tides when the ocean lies quiet at neither ebb nor flow, so the world seems to rest between Christmas and the New Year; preparations for holidays over, active work not resumed.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading THE NEW YEAR As there are fifteen minutes between tides when the ocean lies quiet at neither ebb nor flow, so the world seems to rest between Christmas and the New Year; preparations for holidays over, active work not resumed.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE NEW YEAR As there are fifteen minutes between tides when the ocean lies quiet at neither ebb nor flow, so the world seems to rest between Christmas and the New Year; preparations for holidays over, active work not resumed.
now
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From this reading Affairs in which he was interested had taken on sudden activity in ways and directions which would have made it hard for him to begin a new secretary at that time; entire fidelity to him and complete silence as to what had to transpire to his secretary were especially required now in her who filled that office.
ocean
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From this reading THE NEW YEAR As there are fifteen minutes between tides when the ocean lies quiet at neither ebb nor flow, so the world seems to rest between Christmas and the New Year; preparations for holidays over, active work not resumed.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Cis knew, in spite of her lapse for Rod’s sake, that her successor might easily bungle things, as she never would, or intentionally talk, to her employer’s detriment.
office
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From this reading Affairs in which he was interested had taken on sudden activity in ways and directions which would have made it hard for him to begin a new secretary at that time; entire fidelity to him and complete silence as to what had to transpire to his secretary were especially required now in her who filled that office.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Affairs in which he was interested had taken on sudden activity in ways and directions which would have made it hard for him to begin a new secretary at that time; entire fidelity to him and complete silence as to what had to transpire to his secretary were especially required now in her who filled that office.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Cis knew, in spite of her lapse for Rod’s sake, that her successor might easily bungle things, as she never would, or intentionally talk, to her employer’s detriment.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE NEW YEAR As there are fifteen minutes between tides when the ocean lies quiet at neither ebb nor flow, so the world seems to rest between Christmas and the New Year; preparations for holidays over, active work not resumed.
preparations
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From this reading THE NEW YEAR As there are fifteen minutes between tides when the ocean lies quiet at neither ebb nor flow, so the world seems to rest between Christmas and the New Year; preparations for holidays over, active work not resumed.
present
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From this reading In view of Mr. Lucas’ proved interest in her, Cis felt in honor bound to stand by for the present, if she could do so.
proved
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From this reading In view of Mr. Lucas’ proved interest in her, Cis felt in honor bound to stand by for the present, if she could do so.
quiet
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From this reading THE NEW YEAR As there are fifteen minutes between tides when the ocean lies quiet at neither ebb nor flow, so the world seems to rest between Christmas and the New Year; preparations for holidays over, active work not resumed.
requirednounUS /required/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Affairs in which he was interested had taken on sudden activity in ways and directions which would have made it hard for him to begin a new secretary at that time; entire fidelity to him and complete silence as to what had to transpire to his secretary were especially required now in her who filled that office.
restnounUS /rest/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE NEW YEAR As there are fifteen minutes between tides when the ocean lies quiet at neither ebb nor flow, so the world seems to rest between Christmas and the New Year; preparations for holidays over, active work not resumed.
resumednounUS /ˈresumed/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading THE NEW YEAR As there are fifteen minutes between tides when the ocean lies quiet at neither ebb nor flow, so the world seems to rest between Christmas and the New Year; preparations for holidays over, active work not resumed.
Rod's
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From this reading Cis knew, in spite of her lapse for Rod’s sake, that her successor might easily bungle things, as she never would, or intentionally talk, to her employer’s detriment.
sake
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From this reading Cis knew, in spite of her lapse for Rod’s sake, that her successor might easily bungle things, as she never would, or intentionally talk, to her employer’s detriment.
secretary
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From this reading Cis had decided to continue as Mr. Lucas’ secretary, at least until spring.
seems
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From this reading THE NEW YEAR As there are fifteen minutes between tides when the ocean lies quiet at neither ebb nor flow, so the world seems to rest between Christmas and the New Year; preparations for holidays over, active work not resumed.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Cis knew, in spite of her lapse for Rod’s sake, that her successor might easily bungle things, as she never would, or intentionally talk, to her employer’s detriment.
silencenounUS /ˈsaɪ.ləns/
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Affairs in which he was interested had taken on sudden activity in ways and directions which would have made it hard for him to begin a new secretary at that time; entire fidelity to him and complete silence as to what had to transpire to his secretary were especially required now in her who filled that office.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE NEW YEAR As there are fifteen minutes between tides when the ocean lies quiet at neither ebb nor flow, so the world seems to rest between Christmas and the New Year; preparations for holidays over, active work not resumed.
spite
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From this reading Cis knew, in spite of her lapse for Rod’s sake, that her successor might easily bungle things, as she never would, or intentionally talk, to her employer’s detriment.
spring
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From this reading Cis had decided to continue as Mr. Lucas’ secretary, at least until spring.
stand
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From this reading In view of Mr. Lucas’ proved interest in her, Cis felt in honor bound to stand by for the present, if she could do so.
successor
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From this reading Cis knew, in spite of her lapse for Rod’s sake, that her successor might easily bungle things, as she never would, or intentionally talk, to her employer’s detriment.
suddennounUS /sudden/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Affairs in which he was interested had taken on sudden activity in ways and directions which would have made it hard for him to begin a new secretary at that time; entire fidelity to him and complete silence as to what had to transpire to his secretary were especially required now in her who filled that office.
taken
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From this reading Affairs in which he was interested had taken on sudden activity in ways and directions which would have made it hard for him to begin a new secretary at that time; entire fidelity to him and complete silence as to what had to transpire to his secretary were especially required now in her who filled that office.
talk
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From this reading Cis knew, in spite of her lapse for Rod’s sake, that her successor might easily bungle things, as she never would, or intentionally talk, to her employer’s detriment.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Affairs in which he was interested had taken on sudden activity in ways and directions which would have made it hard for him to begin a new secretary at that time; entire fidelity to him and complete silence as to what had to transpire to his secretary were especially required now in her who filled that office.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NEW YEAR As there are fifteen minutes between tides when the ocean lies quiet at neither ebb nor flow, so the world seems to rest between Christmas and the New Year; preparations for holidays over, active work not resumed.
there
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From this reading THE NEW YEAR As there are fifteen minutes between tides when the ocean lies quiet at neither ebb nor flow, so the world seems to rest between Christmas and the New Year; preparations for holidays over, active work not resumed.
things
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From this reading Cis knew, in spite of her lapse for Rod’s sake, that her successor might easily bungle things, as she never would, or intentionally talk, to her employer’s detriment.
tides
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From this reading THE NEW YEAR As there are fifteen minutes between tides when the ocean lies quiet at neither ebb nor flow, so the world seems to rest between Christmas and the New Year; preparations for holidays over, active work not resumed.
timenounUS /time/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Affairs in which he was interested had taken on sudden activity in ways and directions which would have made it hard for him to begin a new secretary at that time; entire fidelity to him and complete silence as to what had to transpire to his secretary were especially required now in her who filled that office.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE NEW YEAR As there are fifteen minutes between tides when the ocean lies quiet at neither ebb nor flow, so the world seems to rest between Christmas and the New Year; preparations for holidays over, active work not resumed.
transpire
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From this reading Affairs in which he was interested had taken on sudden activity in ways and directions which would have made it hard for him to begin a new secretary at that time; entire fidelity to him and complete silence as to what had to transpire to his secretary were especially required now in her who filled that office.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Cis had decided to continue as Mr. Lucas’ secretary, at least until spring.
view
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From this reading In view of Mr. Lucas’ proved interest in her, Cis felt in honor bound to stand by for the present, if she could do so.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Affairs in which he was interested had taken on sudden activity in ways and directions which would have made it hard for him to begin a new secretary at that time; entire fidelity to him and complete silence as to what had to transpire to his secretary were especially required now in her who filled that office.
ways
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From this reading Affairs in which he was interested had taken on sudden activity in ways and directions which would have made it hard for him to begin a new secretary at that time; entire fidelity to him and complete silence as to what had to transpire to his secretary were especially required now in her who filled that office.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Affairs in which he was interested had taken on sudden activity in ways and directions which would have made it hard for him to begin a new secretary at that time; entire fidelity to him and complete silence as to what had to transpire to his secretary were especially required now in her who filled that office.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Affairs in which he was interested had taken on sudden activity in ways and directions which would have made it hard for him to begin a new secretary at that time; entire fidelity to him and complete silence as to what had to transpire to his secretary were especially required now in her who filled that office.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading THE NEW YEAR As there are fifteen minutes between tides when the ocean lies quiet at neither ebb nor flow, so the world seems to rest between Christmas and the New Year; preparations for holidays over, active work not resumed.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Affairs in which he was interested had taken on sudden activity in ways and directions which would have made it hard for him to begin a new secretary at that time; entire fidelity to him and complete silence as to what had to transpire to his secretary were especially required now in her who filled that office.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Affairs in which he was interested had taken on sudden activity in ways and directions which would have made it hard for him to begin a new secretary at that time; entire fidelity to him and complete silence as to what had to transpire to his secretary were especially required now in her who filled that office.
work
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From this reading THE NEW YEAR As there are fifteen minutes between tides when the ocean lies quiet at neither ebb nor flow, so the world seems to rest between Christmas and the New Year; preparations for holidays over, active work not resumed.
world
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From this reading THE NEW YEAR As there are fifteen minutes between tides when the ocean lies quiet at neither ebb nor flow, so the world seems to rest between Christmas and the New Year; preparations for holidays over, active work not resumed.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Affairs in which he was interested had taken on sudden activity in ways and directions which would have made it hard for him to begin a new secretary at that time; entire fidelity to him and complete silence as to what had to transpire to his secretary were especially required now in her who filled that office.
YEAR
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From this reading THE NEW YEAR As there are fifteen minutes between tides when the ocean lies quiet at neither ebb nor flow, so the world seems to rest between Christmas and the New Year; preparations for holidays over, active work not resumed.
