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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 LITTLE OLD FRENCHWOMAN ALTHOUGH Sir Hugh had on frequent occasions been the guest of his son-in-law at the pretty Château de Lérouville, he had never expressed a wish, until the previous evening, to enter the Fortress of Haudiomont.
alien
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From this reading Remember, I am an alien here, and a soldier also!
all
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From this reading As a military man he knew well how zealously the secrets of all fortresses are guarded.
also
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From this reading Remember, I am an alien here, and a soldier also!
ALTHOUGHnounUS /ˈalthough/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading THE LITTLE OLD FRENCHWOMAN ALTHOUGH Sir Hugh had on frequent occasions been the guest of his son-in-law at the pretty Château de Lérouville, he had never expressed a wish, until the previous evening, to enter the Fortress of Haudiomont.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Remember, I am an alien here, and a soldier also!
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading When, on the previous evening, Le Pontois had declared that it would be an easy matter for him to be granted a view of that great stronghold hidden away among the hill-tops, he had remarked: "Of course, my dear Paul, I would not for a moment dream of putting you into any awkward position.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When, on the previous evening, Le Pontois had declared that it would be an easy matter for him to be granted a view of that great stronghold hidden away among the hill-tops, he had remarked: "Of course, my dear Paul, I would not for a moment dream of putting you into any awkward position.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Remember, I am an alien here, and a soldier also!
any
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From this reading When, on the previous evening, Le Pontois had declared that it would be an easy matter for him to be granted a view of that great stronghold hidden away among the hill-tops, he had remarked: "Of course, my dear Paul, I would not for a moment dream of putting you into any awkward position.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As a military man he knew well how zealously the secrets of all fortresses are guarded.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a military man he knew well how zealously the secrets of all fortresses are guarded.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE LITTLE OLD FRENCHWOMAN ALTHOUGH Sir Hugh had on frequent occasions been the guest of his son-in-law at the pretty Château de Lérouville, he had never expressed a wish, until the previous evening, to enter the Fortress of Haudiomont.
away
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From this reading When, on the previous evening, Le Pontois had declared that it would be an easy matter for him to be granted a view of that great stronghold hidden away among the hill-tops, he had remarked: "Of course, my dear Paul, I would not for a moment dream of putting you into any awkward position.
awkward
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From this reading When, on the previous evening, Le Pontois had declared that it would be an easy matter for him to be granted a view of that great stronghold hidden away among the hill-tops, he had remarked: "Of course, my dear Paul, I would not for a moment dream of putting you into any awkward position.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When, on the previous evening, Le Pontois had declared that it would be an easy matter for him to be granted a view of that great stronghold hidden away among the hill-tops, he had remarked: "Of course, my dear Paul, I would not for a moment dream of putting you into any awkward position.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE LITTLE OLD FRENCHWOMAN ALTHOUGH Sir Hugh had on frequent occasions been the guest of his son-in-law at the pretty Château de Lérouville, he had never expressed a wish, until the previous evening, to enter the Fortress of Haudiomont.
ChâteaunounUS /ʃæˈtoʊ/
A large French country house or castle, often surrounded by expansive estates and private galleries.
From this reading THE LITTLE OLD FRENCHWOMAN ALTHOUGH Sir Hugh had on frequent occasions been the guest of his son-in-law at the pretty Château de Lérouville, he had never expressed a wish, until the previous evening, to enter the Fortress of Haudiomont.
coursenounUS /course/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading When, on the previous evening, Le Pontois had declared that it would be an easy matter for him to be granted a view of that great stronghold hidden away among the hill-tops, he had remarked: "Of course, my dear Paul, I would not for a moment dream of putting you into any awkward position.
de
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From this reading THE LITTLE OLD FRENCHWOMAN ALTHOUGH Sir Hugh had on frequent occasions been the guest of his son-in-law at the pretty Château de Lérouville, he had never expressed a wish, until the previous evening, to enter the Fortress of Haudiomont.
dear
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From this reading When, on the previous evening, Le Pontois had declared that it would be an easy matter for him to be granted a view of that great stronghold hidden away among the hill-tops, he had remarked: "Of course, my dear Paul, I would not for a moment dream of putting you into any awkward position.
declared
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From this reading When, on the previous evening, Le Pontois had declared that it would be an easy matter for him to be granted a view of that great stronghold hidden away among the hill-tops, he had remarked: "Of course, my dear Paul, I would not for a moment dream of putting you into any awkward position.
desire
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From this reading I haven't any desire to see the place."
dreamnounUS /driːm/
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading When, on the previous evening, Le Pontois had declared that it would be an easy matter for him to be granted a view of that great stronghold hidden away among the hill-tops, he had remarked: "Of course, my dear Paul, I would not for a moment dream of putting you into any awkward position.
easy
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From this reading When, on the previous evening, Le Pontois had declared that it would be an easy matter for him to be granted a view of that great stronghold hidden away among the hill-tops, he had remarked: "Of course, my dear Paul, I would not for a moment dream of putting you into any awkward position.
enter
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From this reading THE LITTLE OLD FRENCHWOMAN ALTHOUGH Sir Hugh had on frequent occasions been the guest of his son-in-law at the pretty Château de Lérouville, he had never expressed a wish, until the previous evening, to enter the Fortress of Haudiomont.
evening
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From this reading THE LITTLE OLD FRENCHWOMAN ALTHOUGH Sir Hugh had on frequent occasions been the guest of his son-in-law at the pretty Château de Lérouville, he had never expressed a wish, until the previous evening, to enter the Fortress of Haudiomont.
expressed
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From this reading THE LITTLE OLD FRENCHWOMAN ALTHOUGH Sir Hugh had on frequent occasions been the guest of his son-in-law at the pretty Château de Lérouville, he had never expressed a wish, until the previous evening, to enter the Fortress of Haudiomont.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When, on the previous evening, Le Pontois had declared that it would be an easy matter for him to be granted a view of that great stronghold hidden away among the hill-tops, he had remarked: "Of course, my dear Paul, I would not for a moment dream of putting you into any awkward position.
Fortress
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From this reading THE LITTLE OLD FRENCHWOMAN ALTHOUGH Sir Hugh had on frequent occasions been the guest of his son-in-law at the pretty Château de Lérouville, he had never expressed a wish, until the previous evening, to enter the Fortress of Haudiomont.
fortresses
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From this reading As a military man he knew well how zealously the secrets of all fortresses are guarded.
FRENCHWOMAN
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From this reading THE LITTLE OLD FRENCHWOMAN ALTHOUGH Sir Hugh had on frequent occasions been the guest of his son-in-law at the pretty Château de Lérouville, he had never expressed a wish, until the previous evening, to enter the Fortress of Haudiomont.
frequent
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From this reading THE LITTLE OLD FRENCHWOMAN ALTHOUGH Sir Hugh had on frequent occasions been the guest of his son-in-law at the pretty Château de Lérouville, he had never expressed a wish, until the previous evening, to enter the Fortress of Haudiomont.
granted
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From this reading When, on the previous evening, Le Pontois had declared that it would be an easy matter for him to be granted a view of that great stronghold hidden away among the hill-tops, he had remarked: "Of course, my dear Paul, I would not for a moment dream of putting you into any awkward position.
greatnounUS /great/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading When, on the previous evening, Le Pontois had declared that it would be an easy matter for him to be granted a view of that great stronghold hidden away among the hill-tops, he had remarked: "Of course, my dear Paul, I would not for a moment dream of putting you into any awkward position.
guarded
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From this reading As a military man he knew well how zealously the secrets of all fortresses are guarded.
guest
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From this reading THE LITTLE OLD FRENCHWOMAN ALTHOUGH Sir Hugh had on frequent occasions been the guest of his son-in-law at the pretty Château de Lérouville, he had never expressed a wish, until the previous evening, to enter the Fortress of Haudiomont.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE LITTLE OLD FRENCHWOMAN ALTHOUGH Sir Hugh had on frequent occasions been the guest of his son-in-law at the pretty Château de Lérouville, he had never expressed a wish, until the previous evening, to enter the Fortress of Haudiomont.
Haudiomont
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From this reading THE LITTLE OLD FRENCHWOMAN ALTHOUGH Sir Hugh had on frequent occasions been the guest of his son-in-law at the pretty Château de Lérouville, he had never expressed a wish, until the previous evening, to enter the Fortress of Haudiomont.
haven't
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From this reading I haven't any desire to see the place."
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE LITTLE OLD FRENCHWOMAN ALTHOUGH Sir Hugh had on frequent occasions been the guest of his son-in-law at the pretty Château de Lérouville, he had never expressed a wish, until the previous evening, to enter the Fortress of Haudiomont.
herenounUS /here/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Remember, I am an alien here, and a soldier also!
hidden
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From this reading When, on the previous evening, Le Pontois had declared that it would be an easy matter for him to be granted a view of that great stronghold hidden away among the hill-tops, he had remarked: "Of course, my dear Paul, I would not for a moment dream of putting you into any awkward position.
hill-tops
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From this reading When, on the previous evening, Le Pontois had declared that it would be an easy matter for him to be granted a view of that great stronghold hidden away among the hill-tops, he had remarked: "Of course, my dear Paul, I would not for a moment dream of putting you into any awkward position.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When, on the previous evening, Le Pontois had declared that it would be an easy matter for him to be granted a view of that great stronghold hidden away among the hill-tops, he had remarked: "Of course, my dear Paul, I would not for a moment dream of putting you into any awkward position.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE LITTLE OLD FRENCHWOMAN ALTHOUGH Sir Hugh had on frequent occasions been the guest of his son-in-law at the pretty Château de Lérouville, he had never expressed a wish, until the previous evening, to enter the Fortress of Haudiomont.
how
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From this reading As a military man he knew well how zealously the secrets of all fortresses are guarded.
Hugh
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From this reading THE LITTLE OLD FRENCHWOMAN ALTHOUGH Sir Hugh had on frequent occasions been the guest of his son-in-law at the pretty Château de Lérouville, he had never expressed a wish, until the previous evening, to enter the Fortress of Haudiomont.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When, on the previous evening, Le Pontois had declared that it would be an easy matter for him to be granted a view of that great stronghold hidden away among the hill-tops, he had remarked: "Of course, my dear Paul, I would not for a moment dream of putting you into any awkward position.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When, on the previous evening, Le Pontois had declared that it would be an easy matter for him to be granted a view of that great stronghold hidden away among the hill-tops, he had remarked: "Of course, my dear Paul, I would not for a moment dream of putting you into any awkward position.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When, on the previous evening, Le Pontois had declared that it would be an easy matter for him to be granted a view of that great stronghold hidden away among the hill-tops, he had remarked: "Of course, my dear Paul, I would not for a moment dream of putting you into any awkward position.
knew
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From this reading As a military man he knew well how zealously the secrets of all fortresses are guarded.
Le
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From this reading When, on the previous evening, Le Pontois had declared that it would be an easy matter for him to be granted a view of that great stronghold hidden away among the hill-tops, he had remarked: "Of course, my dear Paul, I would not for a moment dream of putting you into any awkward position.
LITTLEnounUS /little/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE LITTLE OLD FRENCHWOMAN ALTHOUGH Sir Hugh had on frequent occasions been the guest of his son-in-law at the pretty Château de Lérouville, he had never expressed a wish, until the previous evening, to enter the Fortress of Haudiomont.
Lérouville
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From this reading THE LITTLE OLD FRENCHWOMAN ALTHOUGH Sir Hugh had on frequent occasions been the guest of his son-in-law at the pretty Château de Lérouville, he had never expressed a wish, until the previous evening, to enter the Fortress of Haudiomont.
man
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From this reading As a military man he knew well how zealously the secrets of all fortresses are guarded.
matter
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From this reading When, on the previous evening, Le Pontois had declared that it would be an easy matter for him to be granted a view of that great stronghold hidden away among the hill-tops, he had remarked: "Of course, my dear Paul, I would not for a moment dream of putting you into any awkward position.
military
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From this reading As a military man he knew well how zealously the secrets of all fortresses are guarded.
moment
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From this reading When, on the previous evening, Le Pontois had declared that it would be an easy matter for him to be granted a view of that great stronghold hidden away among the hill-tops, he had remarked: "Of course, my dear Paul, I would not for a moment dream of putting you into any awkward position.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading When, on the previous evening, Le Pontois had declared that it would be an easy matter for him to be granted a view of that great stronghold hidden away among the hill-tops, he had remarked: "Of course, my dear Paul, I would not for a moment dream of putting you into any awkward position.
nevernounUS /never/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE LITTLE OLD FRENCHWOMAN ALTHOUGH Sir Hugh had on frequent occasions been the guest of his son-in-law at the pretty Château de Lérouville, he had never expressed a wish, until the previous evening, to enter the Fortress of Haudiomont.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When, on the previous evening, Le Pontois had declared that it would be an easy matter for him to be granted a view of that great stronghold hidden away among the hill-tops, he had remarked: "Of course, my dear Paul, I would not for a moment dream of putting you into any awkward position.
occasions
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From this reading THE LITTLE OLD FRENCHWOMAN ALTHOUGH Sir Hugh had on frequent occasions been the guest of his son-in-law at the pretty Château de Lérouville, he had never expressed a wish, until the previous evening, to enter the Fortress of Haudiomont.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LITTLE OLD FRENCHWOMAN ALTHOUGH Sir Hugh had on frequent occasions been the guest of his son-in-law at the pretty Château de Lérouville, he had never expressed a wish, until the previous evening, to enter the Fortress of Haudiomont.
OLD
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From this reading THE LITTLE OLD FRENCHWOMAN ALTHOUGH Sir Hugh had on frequent occasions been the guest of his son-in-law at the pretty Château de Lérouville, he had never expressed a wish, until the previous evening, to enter the Fortress of Haudiomont.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE LITTLE OLD FRENCHWOMAN ALTHOUGH Sir Hugh had on frequent occasions been the guest of his son-in-law at the pretty Château de Lérouville, he had never expressed a wish, until the previous evening, to enter the Fortress of Haudiomont.
Paul
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From this reading When, on the previous evening, Le Pontois had declared that it would be an easy matter for him to be granted a view of that great stronghold hidden away among the hill-tops, he had remarked: "Of course, my dear Paul, I would not for a moment dream of putting you into any awkward position.
place
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From this reading I haven't any desire to see the place."
Pontois
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From this reading When, on the previous evening, Le Pontois had declared that it would be an easy matter for him to be granted a view of that great stronghold hidden away among the hill-tops, he had remarked: "Of course, my dear Paul, I would not for a moment dream of putting you into any awkward position.
position
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From this reading When, on the previous evening, Le Pontois had declared that it would be an easy matter for him to be granted a view of that great stronghold hidden away among the hill-tops, he had remarked: "Of course, my dear Paul, I would not for a moment dream of putting you into any awkward position.
pretty
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From this reading THE LITTLE OLD FRENCHWOMAN ALTHOUGH Sir Hugh had on frequent occasions been the guest of his son-in-law at the pretty Château de Lérouville, he had never expressed a wish, until the previous evening, to enter the Fortress of Haudiomont.
previous
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From this reading THE LITTLE OLD FRENCHWOMAN ALTHOUGH Sir Hugh had on frequent occasions been the guest of his son-in-law at the pretty Château de Lérouville, he had never expressed a wish, until the previous evening, to enter the Fortress of Haudiomont.
putting
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From this reading When, on the previous evening, Le Pontois had declared that it would be an easy matter for him to be granted a view of that great stronghold hidden away among the hill-tops, he had remarked: "Of course, my dear Paul, I would not for a moment dream of putting you into any awkward position.
remarked
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From this reading When, on the previous evening, Le Pontois had declared that it would be an easy matter for him to be granted a view of that great stronghold hidden away among the hill-tops, he had remarked: "Of course, my dear Paul, I would not for a moment dream of putting you into any awkward position.
RememberverbUS /rɪˈmɛm.bər/
To recall to mind.
From this reading Remember, I am an alien here, and a soldier also!
secrets
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From this reading As a military man he knew well how zealously the secrets of all fortresses are guarded.
see
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From this reading I haven't any desire to see the place."
Sir
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From this reading THE LITTLE OLD FRENCHWOMAN ALTHOUGH Sir Hugh had on frequent occasions been the guest of his son-in-law at the pretty Château de Lérouville, he had never expressed a wish, until the previous evening, to enter the Fortress of Haudiomont.
soldier
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From this reading Remember, I am an alien here, and a soldier also!
son-in-law
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From this reading THE LITTLE OLD FRENCHWOMAN ALTHOUGH Sir Hugh had on frequent occasions been the guest of his son-in-law at the pretty Château de Lérouville, he had never expressed a wish, until the previous evening, to enter the Fortress of Haudiomont.
stronghold
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From this reading When, on the previous evening, Le Pontois had declared that it would be an easy matter for him to be granted a view of that great stronghold hidden away among the hill-tops, he had remarked: "Of course, my dear Paul, I would not for a moment dream of putting you into any awkward position.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When, on the previous evening, Le Pontois had declared that it would be an easy matter for him to be granted a view of that great stronghold hidden away among the hill-tops, he had remarked: "Of course, my dear Paul, I would not for a moment dream of putting you into any awkward position.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LITTLE OLD FRENCHWOMAN ALTHOUGH Sir Hugh had on frequent occasions been the guest of his son-in-law at the pretty Château de Lérouville, he had never expressed a wish, until the previous evening, to enter the Fortress of Haudiomont.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE LITTLE OLD FRENCHWOMAN ALTHOUGH Sir Hugh had on frequent occasions been the guest of his son-in-law at the pretty Château de Lérouville, he had never expressed a wish, until the previous evening, to enter the Fortress of Haudiomont.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading THE LITTLE OLD FRENCHWOMAN ALTHOUGH Sir Hugh had on frequent occasions been the guest of his son-in-law at the pretty Château de Lérouville, he had never expressed a wish, until the previous evening, to enter the Fortress of Haudiomont.
view
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From this reading When, on the previous evening, Le Pontois had declared that it would be an easy matter for him to be granted a view of that great stronghold hidden away among the hill-tops, he had remarked: "Of course, my dear Paul, I would not for a moment dream of putting you into any awkward position.
well
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From this reading As a military man he knew well how zealously the secrets of all fortresses are guarded.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When, on the previous evening, Le Pontois had declared that it would be an easy matter for him to be granted a view of that great stronghold hidden away among the hill-tops, he had remarked: "Of course, my dear Paul, I would not for a moment dream of putting you into any awkward position.
wish
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From this reading THE LITTLE OLD FRENCHWOMAN ALTHOUGH Sir Hugh had on frequent occasions been the guest of his son-in-law at the pretty Château de Lérouville, he had never expressed a wish, until the previous evening, to enter the Fortress of Haudiomont.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading When, on the previous evening, Le Pontois had declared that it would be an easy matter for him to be granted a view of that great stronghold hidden away among the hill-tops, he had remarked: "Of course, my dear Paul, I would not for a moment dream of putting you into any awkward position.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading When, on the previous evening, Le Pontois had declared that it would be an easy matter for him to be granted a view of that great stronghold hidden away among the hill-tops, he had remarked: "Of course, my dear Paul, I would not for a moment dream of putting you into any awkward position.
zealously
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From this reading As a military man he knew well how zealously the secrets of all fortresses are guarded.
