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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 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.
adaptation
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From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.
afternoonnounUS /ˈafternoon/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading You have the same psalm in your mind, Miss Agatha, that I have been readin' and studyin' this afternoon.
Agatha
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From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.
age
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From this reading I know 'tis an age for young ladies to make homes for themselves, anywhere and everywhere, but unless a woman is married, 'tis a risky undertakin'!
all
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From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I know 'tis an age for young ladies to make homes for themselves, anywhere and everywhere, but unless a woman is married, 'tis a risky undertakin'!
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.
anywhere
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From this reading I know 'tis an age for young ladies to make homes for themselves, anywhere and everywhere, but unless a woman is married, 'tis a risky undertakin'!
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I've been inclined to fret that my working days are over, for dearly would I like to have gone with you, and done what I could to make you comfortable; but 'tis the Lord's will, and my age and helplessness doesn't prevent me from prayin' for you all!
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.
Bible
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From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.
book
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From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.
comfortable
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From this reading I've been inclined to fret that my working days are over, for dearly would I like to have gone with you, and done what I could to make you comfortable; but 'tis the Lord's will, and my age and helplessness doesn't prevent me from prayin' for you all!
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I've been inclined to fret that my working days are over, for dearly would I like to have gone with you, and done what I could to make you comfortable; but 'tis the Lord's will, and my age and helplessness doesn't prevent me from prayin' for you all!
days
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From this reading I've been inclined to fret that my working days are over, for dearly would I like to have gone with you, and done what I could to make you comfortable; but 'tis the Lord's will, and my age and helplessness doesn't prevent me from prayin' for you all!
dearly
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From this reading I've been inclined to fret that my working days are over, for dearly would I like to have gone with you, and done what I could to make you comfortable; but 'tis the Lord's will, and my age and helplessness doesn't prevent me from prayin' for you all!
dictionary
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From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.
doctrine
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From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.
doesn't
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From this reading I've been inclined to fret that my working days are over, for dearly would I like to have gone with you, and done what I could to make you comfortable; but 'tis the Lord's will, and my age and helplessness doesn't prevent me from prayin' for you all!
donenounUS /done/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I've been inclined to fret that my working days are over, for dearly would I like to have gone with you, and done what I could to make you comfortable; but 'tis the Lord's will, and my age and helplessness doesn't prevent me from prayin' for you all!
earthly
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From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.
everywhere
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From this reading I know 'tis an age for young ladies to make homes for themselves, anywhere and everywhere, but unless a woman is married, 'tis a risky undertakin'!
eye
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From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I know 'tis an age for young ladies to make homes for themselves, anywhere and everywhere, but unless a woman is married, 'tis a risky undertakin'!
Forgive
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From this reading Forgive my plain speaking.
four
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From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.
fret
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From this reading I've been inclined to fret that my working days are over, for dearly would I like to have gone with you, and done what I could to make you comfortable; but 'tis the Lord's will, and my age and helplessness doesn't prevent me from prayin' for you all!
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I've been inclined to fret that my working days are over, for dearly would I like to have gone with you, and done what I could to make you comfortable; but 'tis the Lord's will, and my age and helplessness doesn't prevent me from prayin' for you all!
gave
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From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.
glasses
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From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.
gone
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From this reading I've been inclined to fret that my working days are over, for dearly would I like to have gone with you, and done what I could to make you comfortable; but 'tis the Lord's will, and my age and helplessness doesn't prevent me from prayin' for you all!
grammar
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From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.
guide
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From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.
Hamilton
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From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.
hearing
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From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.
heavenly
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From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.
helplessness
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From this reading I've been inclined to fret that my working days are over, for dearly would I like to have gone with you, and done what I could to make you comfortable; but 'tis the Lord's will, and my age and helplessness doesn't prevent me from prayin' for you all!
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.
home
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From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.
homes
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From this reading I know 'tis an age for young ladies to make homes for themselves, anywhere and everywhere, but unless a woman is married, 'tis a risky undertakin'!
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.
I'm
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From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.
I've
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From this reading I've been inclined to fret that my working days are over, for dearly would I like to have gone with you, and done what I could to make you comfortable; but 'tis the Lord's will, and my age and helplessness doesn't prevent me from prayin' for you all!
immortality
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From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.
inclined
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From this reading I've been inclined to fret that my working days are over, for dearly would I like to have gone with you, and done what I could to make you comfortable; but 'tis the Lord's will, and my age and helplessness doesn't prevent me from prayin' for you all!
Infinite
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From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I know 'tis an age for young ladies to make homes for themselves, anywhere and everywhere, but unless a woman is married, 'tis a risky undertakin'!
J
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From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.
keeping
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From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.
knownounUS /know/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I know 'tis an age for young ladies to make homes for themselves, anywhere and everywhere, but unless a woman is married, 'tis a risky undertakin'!
ladies
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From this reading I know 'tis an age for young ladies to make homes for themselves, anywhere and everywhere, but unless a woman is married, 'tis a risky undertakin'!
like
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From this reading I've been inclined to fret that my working days are over, for dearly would I like to have gone with you, and done what I could to make you comfortable; but 'tis the Lord's will, and my age and helplessness doesn't prevent me from prayin' for you all!
lookednounUS /looked/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.
Lord's
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From this reading I've been inclined to fret that my working days are over, for dearly would I like to have gone with you, and done what I could to make you comfortable; but 'tis the Lord's will, and my age and helplessness doesn't prevent me from prayin' for you all!
loving
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From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.
makenounUS /make/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I know 'tis an age for young ladies to make homes for themselves, anywhere and everywhere, but unless a woman is married, 'tis a risky undertakin'!
married
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From this reading I know 'tis an age for young ladies to make homes for themselves, anywhere and everywhere, but unless a woman is married, 'tis a risky undertakin'!
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I've been inclined to fret that my working days are over, for dearly would I like to have gone with you, and done what I could to make you comfortable; but 'tis the Lord's will, and my age and helplessness doesn't prevent me from prayin' for you all!
mindnounUS /mind/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading You have the same psalm in your mind, Miss Agatha, that I have been readin' and studyin' this afternoon.
Miss
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From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Forgive my plain speaking.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.
nurslings
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From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.
old
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From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I've been inclined to fret that my working days are over, for dearly would I like to have gone with you, and done what I could to make you comfortable; but 'tis the Lord's will, and my age and helplessness doesn't prevent me from prayin' for you all!
plain
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From this reading Forgive my plain speaking.
plans
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From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.
prayin
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From this reading I've been inclined to fret that my working days are over, for dearly would I like to have gone with you, and done what I could to make you comfortable; but 'tis the Lord's will, and my age and helplessness doesn't prevent me from prayin' for you all!
preparing
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From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.
prevent
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From this reading I've been inclined to fret that my working days are over, for dearly would I like to have gone with you, and done what I could to make you comfortable; but 'tis the Lord's will, and my age and helplessness doesn't prevent me from prayin' for you all!
psalm
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From this reading You have the same psalm in your mind, Miss Agatha, that I have been readin' and studyin' this afternoon.
quietly
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From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.
readin
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From this reading You have the same psalm in your mind, Miss Agatha, that I have been readin' and studyin' this afternoon.
risky
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From this reading I know 'tis an age for young ladies to make homes for themselves, anywhere and everywhere, but unless a woman is married, 'tis a risky undertakin'!
said
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From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.
samenounUS /same/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading You have the same psalm in your mind, Miss Agatha, that I have been readin' and studyin' this afternoon.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.
shown
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From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.
speaking
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From this reading Forgive my plain speaking.
studyin
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From this reading You have the same psalm in your mind, Miss Agatha, that I have been readin' and studyin' this afternoon.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I've been inclined to fret that my working days are over, for dearly would I like to have gone with you, and done what I could to make you comfortable; but 'tis the Lord's will, and my age and helplessness doesn't prevent me from prayin' for you all!
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading I know 'tis an age for young ladies to make homes for themselves, anywhere and everywhere, but unless a woman is married, 'tis a risky undertakin'!
then
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From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.
thinkingnounUS /thinking/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading You have the same psalm in your mind, Miss Agatha, that I have been readin' and studyin' this afternoon.
throughnounUS /ˈthrough/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.
tis
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From this reading I know 'tis an age for young ladies to make homes for themselves, anywhere and everywhere, but unless a woman is married, 'tis a risky undertakin'!
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.
together
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From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.
undertakin
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From this reading I know 'tis an age for young ladies to make homes for themselves, anywhere and everywhere, but unless a woman is married, 'tis a risky undertakin'!
unlessconjunctionUS /ənˈles/
except if; if not
From this reading I know 'tis an age for young ladies to make homes for themselves, anywhere and everywhere, but unless a woman is married, 'tis a risky undertakin'!
very
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From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I've been inclined to fret that my working days are over, for dearly would I like to have gone with you, and done what I could to make you comfortable; but 'tis the Lord's will, and my age and helplessness doesn't prevent me from prayin' for you all!
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I've been inclined to fret that my working days are over, for dearly would I like to have gone with you, and done what I could to make you comfortable; but 'tis the Lord's will, and my age and helplessness doesn't prevent me from prayin' for you all!
Wisdom
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From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.
withal
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From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.
woman
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From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.
working
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From this reading I've been inclined to fret that my working days are over, for dearly would I like to have gone with you, and done what I could to make you comfortable; but 'tis the Lord's will, and my age and helplessness doesn't prevent me from prayin' for you all!
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I've been inclined to fret that my working days are over, for dearly would I like to have gone with you, and done what I could to make you comfortable; but 'tis the Lord's will, and my age and helplessness doesn't prevent me from prayin' for you all!
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.
young
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From this reading I know 'tis an age for young ladies to make homes for themselves, anywhere and everywhere, but unless a woman is married, 'tis a risky undertakin'!
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.
