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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 The globe of the lamp appeared of a reddish hue, and the flame, brightening before it expired, threw out the last flickerings which in an inanimate object have been so often compared with the convulsions of a human creature in its final agonies.
agonies
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From this reading The globe of the lamp appeared of a reddish hue, and the flame, brightening before it expired, threw out the last flickerings which in an inanimate object have been so often compared with the convulsions of a human creature in its final agonies.
All
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From this reading All noise in the streets had ceased, and the silence was frightful.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The globe of the lamp appeared of a reddish hue, and the flame, brightening before it expired, threw out the last flickerings which in an inanimate object have been so often compared with the convulsions of a human creature in its final agonies.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The globe of the lamp appeared of a reddish hue, and the flame, brightening before it expired, threw out the last flickerings which in an inanimate object have been so often compared with the convulsions of a human creature in its final agonies.
appeared
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From this reading The globe of the lamp appeared of a reddish hue, and the flame, brightening before it expired, threw out the last flickerings which in an inanimate object have been so often compared with the convulsions of a human creature in its final agonies.
bedclothes
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From this reading A dull and dismal light was shed over the bedclothes and curtains surrounding the young girl.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The globe of the lamp appeared of a reddish hue, and the flame, brightening before it expired, threw out the last flickerings which in an inanimate object have been so often compared with the convulsions of a human creature in its final agonies.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The globe of the lamp appeared of a reddish hue, and the flame, brightening before it expired, threw out the last flickerings which in an inanimate object have been so often compared with the convulsions of a human creature in its final agonies.
brightening
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From this reading The globe of the lamp appeared of a reddish hue, and the flame, brightening before it expired, threw out the last flickerings which in an inanimate object have been so often compared with the convulsions of a human creature in its final agonies.
burnverbUS /bɜːrn/
To consume or be consumed by fire.
From this reading The night-light continued to burn on the chimney-piece, exhausting the last drops of oil which floated on the surface of the water.
came
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From this reading It was then that the door of Edward’s room opened, and a head we have before noticed appeared in the glass opposite; it was Madame de Villefort, who came to witness the effects of the drink she had prepared.
ceased
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From this reading All noise in the streets had ceased, and the silence was frightful.
chimney-piece
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From this reading The night-light continued to burn on the chimney-piece, exhausting the last drops of oil which floated on the surface of the water.
compared
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From this reading The globe of the lamp appeared of a reddish hue, and the flame, brightening before it expired, threw out the last flickerings which in an inanimate object have been so often compared with the convulsions of a human creature in its final agonies.
continuednounUS /ˈcontinued/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading The night-light continued to burn on the chimney-piece, exhausting the last drops of oil which floated on the surface of the water.
convulsions
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From this reading The globe of the lamp appeared of a reddish hue, and the flame, brightening before it expired, threw out the last flickerings which in an inanimate object have been so often compared with the convulsions of a human creature in its final agonies.
creaturenounUS /ˈcreature/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading The globe of the lamp appeared of a reddish hue, and the flame, brightening before it expired, threw out the last flickerings which in an inanimate object have been so often compared with the convulsions of a human creature in its final agonies.
curtains
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From this reading A dull and dismal light was shed over the bedclothes and curtains surrounding the young girl.
de
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From this reading It was then that the door of Edward’s room opened, and a head we have before noticed appeared in the glass opposite; it was Madame de Villefort, who came to witness the effects of the drink she had prepared.
dismal
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From this reading A dull and dismal light was shed over the bedclothes and curtains surrounding the young girl.
door
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From this reading It was then that the door of Edward’s room opened, and a head we have before noticed appeared in the glass opposite; it was Madame de Villefort, who came to witness the effects of the drink she had prepared.
drink
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From this reading It was then that the door of Edward’s room opened, and a head we have before noticed appeared in the glass opposite; it was Madame de Villefort, who came to witness the effects of the drink she had prepared.
drops
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From this reading The night-light continued to burn on the chimney-piece, exhausting the last drops of oil which floated on the surface of the water.
dull
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From this reading A dull and dismal light was shed over the bedclothes and curtains surrounding the young girl.
Edward's
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From this reading It was then that the door of Edward’s room opened, and a head we have before noticed appeared in the glass opposite; it was Madame de Villefort, who came to witness the effects of the drink she had prepared.
effects
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From this reading It was then that the door of Edward’s room opened, and a head we have before noticed appeared in the glass opposite; it was Madame de Villefort, who came to witness the effects of the drink she had prepared.
exhausting
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From this reading The night-light continued to burn on the chimney-piece, exhausting the last drops of oil which floated on the surface of the water.
expired
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From this reading The globe of the lamp appeared of a reddish hue, and the flame, brightening before it expired, threw out the last flickerings which in an inanimate object have been so often compared with the convulsions of a human creature in its final agonies.
final
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From this reading The globe of the lamp appeared of a reddish hue, and the flame, brightening before it expired, threw out the last flickerings which in an inanimate object have been so often compared with the convulsions of a human creature in its final agonies.
flamenounUS /fleɪm/
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading The globe of the lamp appeared of a reddish hue, and the flame, brightening before it expired, threw out the last flickerings which in an inanimate object have been so often compared with the convulsions of a human creature in its final agonies.
flickerings
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From this reading The globe of the lamp appeared of a reddish hue, and the flame, brightening before it expired, threw out the last flickerings which in an inanimate object have been so often compared with the convulsions of a human creature in its final agonies.
floated
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From this reading The night-light continued to burn on the chimney-piece, exhausting the last drops of oil which floated on the surface of the water.
frightful
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From this reading All noise in the streets had ceased, and the silence was frightful.
girl
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From this reading A dull and dismal light was shed over the bedclothes and curtains surrounding the young girl.
glass
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From this reading It was then that the door of Edward’s room opened, and a head we have before noticed appeared in the glass opposite; it was Madame de Villefort, who came to witness the effects of the drink she had prepared.
globe
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From this reading The globe of the lamp appeared of a reddish hue, and the flame, brightening before it expired, threw out the last flickerings which in an inanimate object have been so often compared with the convulsions of a human creature in its final agonies.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All noise in the streets had ceased, and the silence was frightful.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The globe of the lamp appeared of a reddish hue, and the flame, brightening before it expired, threw out the last flickerings which in an inanimate object have been so often compared with the convulsions of a human creature in its final agonies.
head
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From this reading It was then that the door of Edward’s room opened, and a head we have before noticed appeared in the glass opposite; it was Madame de Villefort, who came to witness the effects of the drink she had prepared.
hue
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From this reading The globe of the lamp appeared of a reddish hue, and the flame, brightening before it expired, threw out the last flickerings which in an inanimate object have been so often compared with the convulsions of a human creature in its final agonies.
human
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From this reading The globe of the lamp appeared of a reddish hue, and the flame, brightening before it expired, threw out the last flickerings which in an inanimate object have been so often compared with the convulsions of a human creature in its final agonies.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The globe of the lamp appeared of a reddish hue, and the flame, brightening before it expired, threw out the last flickerings which in an inanimate object have been so often compared with the convulsions of a human creature in its final agonies.
inanimate
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From this reading The globe of the lamp appeared of a reddish hue, and the flame, brightening before it expired, threw out the last flickerings which in an inanimate object have been so often compared with the convulsions of a human creature in its final agonies.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The globe of the lamp appeared of a reddish hue, and the flame, brightening before it expired, threw out the last flickerings which in an inanimate object have been so often compared with the convulsions of a human creature in its final agonies.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The globe of the lamp appeared of a reddish hue, and the flame, brightening before it expired, threw out the last flickerings which in an inanimate object have been so often compared with the convulsions of a human creature in its final agonies.
lamp
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From this reading The globe of the lamp appeared of a reddish hue, and the flame, brightening before it expired, threw out the last flickerings which in an inanimate object have been so often compared with the convulsions of a human creature in its final agonies.
lastnounUS /last/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The night-light continued to burn on the chimney-piece, exhausting the last drops of oil which floated on the surface of the water.
light
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From this reading A dull and dismal light was shed over the bedclothes and curtains surrounding the young girl.
Madame
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From this reading It was then that the door of Edward’s room opened, and a head we have before noticed appeared in the glass opposite; it was Madame de Villefort, who came to witness the effects of the drink she had prepared.
night-light
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From this reading The night-light continued to burn on the chimney-piece, exhausting the last drops of oil which floated on the surface of the water.
noise
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From this reading All noise in the streets had ceased, and the silence was frightful.
noticed
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From this reading It was then that the door of Edward’s room opened, and a head we have before noticed appeared in the glass opposite; it was Madame de Villefort, who came to witness the effects of the drink she had prepared.
object
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From this reading The globe of the lamp appeared of a reddish hue, and the flame, brightening before it expired, threw out the last flickerings which in an inanimate object have been so often compared with the convulsions of a human creature in its final agonies.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The night-light continued to burn on the chimney-piece, exhausting the last drops of oil which floated on the surface of the water.
often
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From this reading The globe of the lamp appeared of a reddish hue, and the flame, brightening before it expired, threw out the last flickerings which in an inanimate object have been so often compared with the convulsions of a human creature in its final agonies.
oilnounUS /ɔɪl/
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading The night-light continued to burn on the chimney-piece, exhausting the last drops of oil which floated on the surface of the water.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The night-light continued to burn on the chimney-piece, exhausting the last drops of oil which floated on the surface of the water.
opened
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From this reading It was then that the door of Edward’s room opened, and a head we have before noticed appeared in the glass opposite; it was Madame de Villefort, who came to witness the effects of the drink she had prepared.
opposite
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From this reading It was then that the door of Edward’s room opened, and a head we have before noticed appeared in the glass opposite; it was Madame de Villefort, who came to witness the effects of the drink she had prepared.
out
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From this reading The globe of the lamp appeared of a reddish hue, and the flame, brightening before it expired, threw out the last flickerings which in an inanimate object have been so often compared with the convulsions of a human creature in its final agonies.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A dull and dismal light was shed over the bedclothes and curtains surrounding the young girl.
prepared
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From this reading It was then that the door of Edward’s room opened, and a head we have before noticed appeared in the glass opposite; it was Madame de Villefort, who came to witness the effects of the drink she had prepared.
reddish
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From this reading The globe of the lamp appeared of a reddish hue, and the flame, brightening before it expired, threw out the last flickerings which in an inanimate object have been so often compared with the convulsions of a human creature in its final agonies.
room
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From this reading It was then that the door of Edward’s room opened, and a head we have before noticed appeared in the glass opposite; it was Madame de Villefort, who came to witness the effects of the drink she had prepared.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was then that the door of Edward’s room opened, and a head we have before noticed appeared in the glass opposite; it was Madame de Villefort, who came to witness the effects of the drink she had prepared.
shed
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From this reading A dull and dismal light was shed over the bedclothes and curtains surrounding the young girl.
silencenounUS /ˈsaɪ.ləns/
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading All noise in the streets had ceased, and the silence was frightful.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The globe of the lamp appeared of a reddish hue, and the flame, brightening before it expired, threw out the last flickerings which in an inanimate object have been so often compared with the convulsions of a human creature in its final agonies.
streets
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From this reading All noise in the streets had ceased, and the silence was frightful.
surface
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From this reading The night-light continued to burn on the chimney-piece, exhausting the last drops of oil which floated on the surface of the water.
surrounding
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From this reading A dull and dismal light was shed over the bedclothes and curtains surrounding the young girl.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was then that the door of Edward’s room opened, and a head we have before noticed appeared in the glass opposite; it was Madame de Villefort, who came to witness the effects of the drink she had prepared.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The night-light continued to burn on the chimney-piece, exhausting the last drops of oil which floated on the surface of the water.
then
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From this reading It was then that the door of Edward’s room opened, and a head we have before noticed appeared in the glass opposite; it was Madame de Villefort, who came to witness the effects of the drink she had prepared.
threw
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From this reading The globe of the lamp appeared of a reddish hue, and the flame, brightening before it expired, threw out the last flickerings which in an inanimate object have been so often compared with the convulsions of a human creature in its final agonies.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The night-light continued to burn on the chimney-piece, exhausting the last drops of oil which floated on the surface of the water.
Villefort
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From this reading It was then that the door of Edward’s room opened, and a head we have before noticed appeared in the glass opposite; it was Madame de Villefort, who came to witness the effects of the drink she had prepared.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A dull and dismal light was shed over the bedclothes and curtains surrounding the young girl.
water
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From this reading The night-light continued to burn on the chimney-piece, exhausting the last drops of oil which floated on the surface of the water.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It was then that the door of Edward’s room opened, and a head we have before noticed appeared in the glass opposite; it was Madame de Villefort, who came to witness the effects of the drink she had prepared.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The night-light continued to burn on the chimney-piece, exhausting the last drops of oil which floated on the surface of the water.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading It was then that the door of Edward’s room opened, and a head we have before noticed appeared in the glass opposite; it was Madame de Villefort, who came to witness the effects of the drink she had prepared.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The globe of the lamp appeared of a reddish hue, and the flame, brightening before it expired, threw out the last flickerings which in an inanimate object have been so often compared with the convulsions of a human creature in its final agonies.
witness
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From this reading It was then that the door of Edward’s room opened, and a head we have before noticed appeared in the glass opposite; it was Madame de Villefort, who came to witness the effects of the drink she had prepared.
young
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From this reading A dull and dismal light was shed over the bedclothes and curtains surrounding the young girl.
