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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 point discussed in our last chapter, if not a momentous one in itself, was destined to exercise a very important influence upon the fortunes of the Onslow family.
admission
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From this reading The few privileged visitors were denied admission.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The interview between Sir Stafford and the Viscount scarcely occupied five minutes; after which the Baronet wrote a note of some length to her Ladyship, to which she as promptly replied; a second, and even a third interchange of correspondence followed.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The interview between Sir Stafford and the Viscount scarcely occupied five minutes; after which the Baronet wrote a note of some length to her Ladyship, to which she as promptly replied; a second, and even a third interchange of correspondence followed.
appointed
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From this reading The dinner-party appointed for that day was put off; a certain ominous kind of silence pervaded the house.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The interview between Sir Stafford and the Viscount scarcely occupied five minutes; after which the Baronet wrote a note of some length to her Ladyship, to which she as promptly replied; a second, and even a third interchange of correspondence followed.
Baronet
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From this reading The interview between Sir Stafford and the Viscount scarcely occupied five minutes; after which the Baronet wrote a note of some length to her Ladyship, to which she as promptly replied; a second, and even a third interchange of correspondence followed.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The interview between Sir Stafford and the Viscount scarcely occupied five minutes; after which the Baronet wrote a note of some length to her Ladyship, to which she as promptly replied; a second, and even a third interchange of correspondence followed.
certain
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From this reading The dinner-party appointed for that day was put off; a certain ominous kind of silence pervaded the house.
chapter
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From this reading THE point discussed in our last chapter, if not a momentous one in itself, was destined to exercise a very important influence upon the fortunes of the Onslow family.
common
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From this reading Mr. Proctor, Sir Stafford's man, wore a look of more than common seriousness.
correspondence
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From this reading The interview between Sir Stafford and the Viscount scarcely occupied five minutes; after which the Baronet wrote a note of some length to her Ladyship, to which she as promptly replied; a second, and even a third interchange of correspondence followed.
day
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From this reading The dinner-party appointed for that day was put off; a certain ominous kind of silence pervaded the house.
denied
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From this reading The few privileged visitors were denied admission.
destined
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From this reading THE point discussed in our last chapter, if not a momentous one in itself, was destined to exercise a very important influence upon the fortunes of the Onslow family.
dinner-party
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From this reading The dinner-party appointed for that day was put off; a certain ominous kind of silence pervaded the house.
discussed
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From this reading THE point discussed in our last chapter, if not a momentous one in itself, was destined to exercise a very important influence upon the fortunes of the Onslow family.
evennounUS /even/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The interview between Sir Stafford and the Viscount scarcely occupied five minutes; after which the Baronet wrote a note of some length to her Ladyship, to which she as promptly replied; a second, and even a third interchange of correspondence followed.
exercise
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From this reading THE point discussed in our last chapter, if not a momentous one in itself, was destined to exercise a very important influence upon the fortunes of the Onslow family.
family
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From this reading THE point discussed in our last chapter, if not a momentous one in itself, was destined to exercise a very important influence upon the fortunes of the Onslow family.
few
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From this reading The few privileged visitors were denied admission.
five
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From this reading The interview between Sir Stafford and the Viscount scarcely occupied five minutes; after which the Baronet wrote a note of some length to her Ladyship, to which she as promptly replied; a second, and even a third interchange of correspondence followed.
followed
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From this reading The interview between Sir Stafford and the Viscount scarcely occupied five minutes; after which the Baronet wrote a note of some length to her Ladyship, to which she as promptly replied; a second, and even a third interchange of correspondence followed.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The dinner-party appointed for that day was put off; a certain ominous kind of silence pervaded the house.
fortunes
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From this reading THE point discussed in our last chapter, if not a momentous one in itself, was destined to exercise a very important influence upon the fortunes of the Onslow family.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The interview between Sir Stafford and the Viscount scarcely occupied five minutes; after which the Baronet wrote a note of some length to her Ladyship, to which she as promptly replied; a second, and even a third interchange of correspondence followed.
house
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From this reading The dinner-party appointed for that day was put off; a certain ominous kind of silence pervaded the house.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading THE point discussed in our last chapter, if not a momentous one in itself, was destined to exercise a very important influence upon the fortunes of the Onslow family.
important
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From this reading THE point discussed in our last chapter, if not a momentous one in itself, was destined to exercise a very important influence upon the fortunes of the Onslow family.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE point discussed in our last chapter, if not a momentous one in itself, was destined to exercise a very important influence upon the fortunes of the Onslow family.
influence
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From this reading THE point discussed in our last chapter, if not a momentous one in itself, was destined to exercise a very important influence upon the fortunes of the Onslow family.
interchange
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From this reading The interview between Sir Stafford and the Viscount scarcely occupied five minutes; after which the Baronet wrote a note of some length to her Ladyship, to which she as promptly replied; a second, and even a third interchange of correspondence followed.
interview
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From this reading The interview between Sir Stafford and the Viscount scarcely occupied five minutes; after which the Baronet wrote a note of some length to her Ladyship, to which she as promptly replied; a second, and even a third interchange of correspondence followed.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE point discussed in our last chapter, if not a momentous one in itself, was destined to exercise a very important influence upon the fortunes of the Onslow family.
kind
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From this reading The dinner-party appointed for that day was put off; a certain ominous kind of silence pervaded the house.
Ladyship
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From this reading The interview between Sir Stafford and the Viscount scarcely occupied five minutes; after which the Baronet wrote a note of some length to her Ladyship, to which she as promptly replied; a second, and even a third interchange of correspondence followed.
lastnounUS /last/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE point discussed in our last chapter, if not a momentous one in itself, was destined to exercise a very important influence upon the fortunes of the Onslow family.
lengthnounUS /leŋθ/
a period of time or extent
From this reading The interview between Sir Stafford and the Viscount scarcely occupied five minutes; after which the Baronet wrote a note of some length to her Ladyship, to which she as promptly replied; a second, and even a third interchange of correspondence followed.
looknounUS /look/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mr. Proctor, Sir Stafford's man, wore a look of more than common seriousness.
man
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From this reading Mr. Proctor, Sir Stafford's man, wore a look of more than common seriousness.
minutes
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From this reading The interview between Sir Stafford and the Viscount scarcely occupied five minutes; after which the Baronet wrote a note of some length to her Ladyship, to which she as promptly replied; a second, and even a third interchange of correspondence followed.
momentous
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From this reading THE point discussed in our last chapter, if not a momentous one in itself, was destined to exercise a very important influence upon the fortunes of the Onslow family.
more
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From this reading Mr. Proctor, Sir Stafford's man, wore a look of more than common seriousness.
Mr
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From this reading Mr. Proctor, Sir Stafford's man, wore a look of more than common seriousness.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE point discussed in our last chapter, if not a momentous one in itself, was destined to exercise a very important influence upon the fortunes of the Onslow family.
note
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From this reading The interview between Sir Stafford and the Viscount scarcely occupied five minutes; after which the Baronet wrote a note of some length to her Ladyship, to which she as promptly replied; a second, and even a third interchange of correspondence followed.
occupied
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From this reading The interview between Sir Stafford and the Viscount scarcely occupied five minutes; after which the Baronet wrote a note of some length to her Ladyship, to which she as promptly replied; a second, and even a third interchange of correspondence followed.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE point discussed in our last chapter, if not a momentous one in itself, was destined to exercise a very important influence upon the fortunes of the Onslow family.
off
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From this reading The dinner-party appointed for that day was put off; a certain ominous kind of silence pervaded the house.
ominous
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From this reading The dinner-party appointed for that day was put off; a certain ominous kind of silence pervaded the house.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE point discussed in our last chapter, if not a momentous one in itself, was destined to exercise a very important influence upon the fortunes of the Onslow family.
Onslow
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From this reading THE point discussed in our last chapter, if not a momentous one in itself, was destined to exercise a very important influence upon the fortunes of the Onslow family.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading THE point discussed in our last chapter, if not a momentous one in itself, was destined to exercise a very important influence upon the fortunes of the Onslow family.
pervaded
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From this reading The dinner-party appointed for that day was put off; a certain ominous kind of silence pervaded the house.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading THE point discussed in our last chapter, if not a momentous one in itself, was destined to exercise a very important influence upon the fortunes of the Onslow family.
privileged
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From this reading The few privileged visitors were denied admission.
Proctor
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From this reading Mr. Proctor, Sir Stafford's man, wore a look of more than common seriousness.
promptly
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From this reading The interview between Sir Stafford and the Viscount scarcely occupied five minutes; after which the Baronet wrote a note of some length to her Ladyship, to which she as promptly replied; a second, and even a third interchange of correspondence followed.
put
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From this reading The dinner-party appointed for that day was put off; a certain ominous kind of silence pervaded the house.
repliednounUS /replied/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The interview between Sir Stafford and the Viscount scarcely occupied five minutes; after which the Baronet wrote a note of some length to her Ladyship, to which she as promptly replied; a second, and even a third interchange of correspondence followed.
scarcely
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From this reading The interview between Sir Stafford and the Viscount scarcely occupied five minutes; after which the Baronet wrote a note of some length to her Ladyship, to which she as promptly replied; a second, and even a third interchange of correspondence followed.
second
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From this reading The interview between Sir Stafford and the Viscount scarcely occupied five minutes; after which the Baronet wrote a note of some length to her Ladyship, to which she as promptly replied; a second, and even a third interchange of correspondence followed.
seriousness
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From this reading Mr. Proctor, Sir Stafford's man, wore a look of more than common seriousness.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The interview between Sir Stafford and the Viscount scarcely occupied five minutes; after which the Baronet wrote a note of some length to her Ladyship, to which she as promptly replied; a second, and even a third interchange of correspondence followed.
silencenounUS /ˈsaɪ.ləns/
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading The dinner-party appointed for that day was put off; a certain ominous kind of silence pervaded the house.
Sir
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From this reading The interview between Sir Stafford and the Viscount scarcely occupied five minutes; after which the Baronet wrote a note of some length to her Ladyship, to which she as promptly replied; a second, and even a third interchange of correspondence followed.
some
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From this reading The interview between Sir Stafford and the Viscount scarcely occupied five minutes; after which the Baronet wrote a note of some length to her Ladyship, to which she as promptly replied; a second, and even a third interchange of correspondence followed.
Stafford
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From this reading The interview between Sir Stafford and the Viscount scarcely occupied five minutes; after which the Baronet wrote a note of some length to her Ladyship, to which she as promptly replied; a second, and even a third interchange of correspondence followed.
Stafford's
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From this reading Mr. Proctor, Sir Stafford's man, wore a look of more than common seriousness.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Mr. Proctor, Sir Stafford's man, wore a look of more than common seriousness.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The dinner-party appointed for that day was put off; a certain ominous kind of silence pervaded the house.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE point discussed in our last chapter, if not a momentous one in itself, was destined to exercise a very important influence upon the fortunes of the Onslow family.
thirdnounUS /third/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The interview between Sir Stafford and the Viscount scarcely occupied five minutes; after which the Baronet wrote a note of some length to her Ladyship, to which she as promptly replied; a second, and even a third interchange of correspondence followed.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE point discussed in our last chapter, if not a momentous one in itself, was destined to exercise a very important influence upon the fortunes of the Onslow family.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE point discussed in our last chapter, if not a momentous one in itself, was destined to exercise a very important influence upon the fortunes of the Onslow family.
very
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From this reading THE point discussed in our last chapter, if not a momentous one in itself, was destined to exercise a very important influence upon the fortunes of the Onslow family.
Viscount
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From this reading The interview between Sir Stafford and the Viscount scarcely occupied five minutes; after which the Baronet wrote a note of some length to her Ladyship, to which she as promptly replied; a second, and even a third interchange of correspondence followed.
visitors
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From this reading The few privileged visitors were denied admission.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE point discussed in our last chapter, if not a momentous one in itself, was destined to exercise a very important influence upon the fortunes of the Onslow family.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The few privileged visitors were denied admission.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The interview between Sir Stafford and the Viscount scarcely occupied five minutes; after which the Baronet wrote a note of some length to her Ladyship, to which she as promptly replied; a second, and even a third interchange of correspondence followed.
wore
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From this reading Mr. Proctor, Sir Stafford's man, wore a look of more than common seriousness.
wrote
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From this reading The interview between Sir Stafford and the Viscount scarcely occupied five minutes; after which the Baronet wrote a note of some length to her Ladyship, to which she as promptly replied; a second, and even a third interchange of correspondence followed.
