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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 May.--Restoration Day June.--Marrowbones and Cleavers July.--Summary Proceedings August.--Dogs have their Days September.--Plucking a Goose October.--Mars and Venus in Opposition November.--A General Post Delivery December.--“The Winter of Our Discontent” THE FATAL BOOTS JANUARY.--THE BIRTH OF THE YEAR.
able
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adventure
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From this reading Some poet has observed, that if any man would write down what has really happened to him in this mortal life, he would be sure to make a good book, though he never had met with a single adventure from his birth to his burial.
adventures
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From this reading How much more, then, must I, who HAVE had adventures, most singular, pathetic, and unparalleled, be able to compile an instructive and entertaining volume for the use of the public.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading How much more, then, must I, who HAVE had adventures, most singular, pathetic, and unparalleled, be able to compile an instructive and entertaining volume for the use of the public.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading May.--Restoration Day June.--Marrowbones and Cleavers July.--Summary Proceedings August.--Dogs have their Days September.--Plucking a Goose October.--Mars and Venus in Opposition November.--A General Post Delivery December.--“The Winter of Our Discontent” THE FATAL BOOTS JANUARY.--THE BIRTH OF THE YEAR.
any
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From this reading Some poet has observed, that if any man would write down what has really happened to him in this mortal life, he would be sure to make a good book, though he never had met with a single adventure from his birth to his burial.
Arabia
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From this reading I don't mean to say that I have killed lions, or seen the wonders of travel in the deserts of Arabia or Prussia; or that I have been a very fashionable character, living with dukes and peeresses, and writing my recollections of them, as the way now is.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I don't mean to say that I have killed lions, or seen the wonders of travel in the deserts of Arabia or Prussia; or that I have been a very fashionable character, living with dukes and peeresses, and writing my recollections of them, as the way now is.
August
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From this reading May.--Restoration Day June.--Marrowbones and Cleavers July.--Summary Proceedings August.--Dogs have their Days September.--Plucking a Goose October.--Mars and Venus in Opposition November.--A General Post Delivery December.--“The Winter of Our Discontent” THE FATAL BOOTS JANUARY.--THE BIRTH OF THE YEAR.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Some poet has observed, that if any man would write down what has really happened to him in this mortal life, he would be sure to make a good book, though he never had met with a single adventure from his birth to his burial.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I don't mean to say that I have killed lions, or seen the wonders of travel in the deserts of Arabia or Prussia; or that I have been a very fashionable character, living with dukes and peeresses, and writing my recollections of them, as the way now is.
BIRTH
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From this reading May.--Restoration Day June.--Marrowbones and Cleavers July.--Summary Proceedings August.--Dogs have their Days September.--Plucking a Goose October.--Mars and Venus in Opposition November.--A General Post Delivery December.--“The Winter of Our Discontent” THE FATAL BOOTS JANUARY.--THE BIRTH OF THE YEAR.
book
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From this reading Some poet has observed, that if any man would write down what has really happened to him in this mortal life, he would be sure to make a good book, though he never had met with a single adventure from his birth to his burial.
BOOTS
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From this reading THE FATAL BOOTS.
burial
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From this reading Some poet has observed, that if any man would write down what has really happened to him in this mortal life, he would be sure to make a good book, though he never had met with a single adventure from his birth to his burial.
character
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From this reading I don't mean to say that I have killed lions, or seen the wonders of travel in the deserts of Arabia or Prussia; or that I have been a very fashionable character, living with dukes and peeresses, and writing my recollections of them, as the way now is.
Cleavers
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From this reading May.--Restoration Day June.--Marrowbones and Cleavers July.--Summary Proceedings August.--Dogs have their Days September.--Plucking a Goose October.--Mars and Venus in Opposition November.--A General Post Delivery December.--“The Winter of Our Discontent” THE FATAL BOOTS JANUARY.--THE BIRTH OF THE YEAR.
compile
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Day
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From this reading May.--Restoration Day June.--Marrowbones and Cleavers July.--Summary Proceedings August.--Dogs have their Days September.--Plucking a Goose October.--Mars and Venus in Opposition November.--A General Post Delivery December.--“The Winter of Our Discontent” THE FATAL BOOTS JANUARY.--THE BIRTH OF THE YEAR.
Days
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From this reading May.--Restoration Day June.--Marrowbones and Cleavers July.--Summary Proceedings August.--Dogs have their Days September.--Plucking a Goose October.--Mars and Venus in Opposition November.--A General Post Delivery December.--“The Winter of Our Discontent” THE FATAL BOOTS JANUARY.--THE BIRTH OF THE YEAR.
December
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From this reading May.--Restoration Day June.--Marrowbones and Cleavers July.--Summary Proceedings August.--Dogs have their Days September.--Plucking a Goose October.--Mars and Venus in Opposition November.--A General Post Delivery December.--“The Winter of Our Discontent” THE FATAL BOOTS JANUARY.--THE BIRTH OF THE YEAR.
Delivery
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From this reading May.--Restoration Day June.--Marrowbones and Cleavers July.--Summary Proceedings August.--Dogs have their Days September.--Plucking a Goose October.--Mars and Venus in Opposition November.--A General Post Delivery December.--“The Winter of Our Discontent” THE FATAL BOOTS JANUARY.--THE BIRTH OF THE YEAR.
deserts
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From this reading I don't mean to say that I have killed lions, or seen the wonders of travel in the deserts of Arabia or Prussia; or that I have been a very fashionable character, living with dukes and peeresses, and writing my recollections of them, as the way now is.
Discontent
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From this reading May.--Restoration Day June.--Marrowbones and Cleavers July.--Summary Proceedings August.--Dogs have their Days September.--Plucking a Goose October.--Mars and Venus in Opposition November.--A General Post Delivery December.--“The Winter of Our Discontent” THE FATAL BOOTS JANUARY.--THE BIRTH OF THE YEAR.
Dogs
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From this reading May.--Restoration Day June.--Marrowbones and Cleavers July.--Summary Proceedings August.--Dogs have their Days September.--Plucking a Goose October.--Mars and Venus in Opposition November.--A General Post Delivery December.--“The Winter of Our Discontent” THE FATAL BOOTS JANUARY.--THE BIRTH OF THE YEAR.
don't
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From this reading I don't mean to say that I have killed lions, or seen the wonders of travel in the deserts of Arabia or Prussia; or that I have been a very fashionable character, living with dukes and peeresses, and writing my recollections of them, as the way now is.
down
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From this reading Some poet has observed, that if any man would write down what has really happened to him in this mortal life, he would be sure to make a good book, though he never had met with a single adventure from his birth to his burial.
dukes
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From this reading I don't mean to say that I have killed lions, or seen the wonders of travel in the deserts of Arabia or Prussia; or that I have been a very fashionable character, living with dukes and peeresses, and writing my recollections of them, as the way now is.
entertaining
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fashionable
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From this reading I don't mean to say that I have killed lions, or seen the wonders of travel in the deserts of Arabia or Prussia; or that I have been a very fashionable character, living with dukes and peeresses, and writing my recollections of them, as the way now is.
FATAL
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From this reading THE FATAL BOOTS.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading How much more, then, must I, who HAVE had adventures, most singular, pathetic, and unparalleled, be able to compile an instructive and entertaining volume for the use of the public.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Some poet has observed, that if any man would write down what has really happened to him in this mortal life, he would be sure to make a good book, though he never had met with a single adventure from his birth to his burial.
General
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From this reading May.--Restoration Day June.--Marrowbones and Cleavers July.--Summary Proceedings August.--Dogs have their Days September.--Plucking a Goose October.--Mars and Venus in Opposition November.--A General Post Delivery December.--“The Winter of Our Discontent” THE FATAL BOOTS JANUARY.--THE BIRTH OF THE YEAR.
goodnounUS /good/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Some poet has observed, that if any man would write down what has really happened to him in this mortal life, he would be sure to make a good book, though he never had met with a single adventure from his birth to his burial.
Goose
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From this reading May.--Restoration Day June.--Marrowbones and Cleavers July.--Summary Proceedings August.--Dogs have their Days September.--Plucking a Goose October.--Mars and Venus in Opposition November.--A General Post Delivery December.--“The Winter of Our Discontent” THE FATAL BOOTS JANUARY.--THE BIRTH OF THE YEAR.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Some poet has observed, that if any man would write down what has really happened to him in this mortal life, he would be sure to make a good book, though he never had met with a single adventure from his birth to his burial.
happened
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From this reading Some poet has observed, that if any man would write down what has really happened to him in this mortal life, he would be sure to make a good book, though he never had met with a single adventure from his birth to his burial.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Some poet has observed, that if any man would write down what has really happened to him in this mortal life, he would be sure to make a good book, though he never had met with a single adventure from his birth to his burial.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading May.--Restoration Day June.--Marrowbones and Cleavers July.--Summary Proceedings August.--Dogs have their Days September.--Plucking a Goose October.--Mars and Venus in Opposition November.--A General Post Delivery December.--“The Winter of Our Discontent” THE FATAL BOOTS JANUARY.--THE BIRTH OF THE YEAR.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Some poet has observed, that if any man would write down what has really happened to him in this mortal life, he would be sure to make a good book, though he never had met with a single adventure from his birth to his burial.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Some poet has observed, that if any man would write down what has really happened to him in this mortal life, he would be sure to make a good book, though he never had met with a single adventure from his birth to his burial.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Some poet has observed, that if any man would write down what has really happened to him in this mortal life, he would be sure to make a good book, though he never had met with a single adventure from his birth to his burial.
How
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From this reading How much more, then, must I, who HAVE had adventures, most singular, pathetic, and unparalleled, be able to compile an instructive and entertaining volume for the use of the public.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading How much more, then, must I, who HAVE had adventures, most singular, pathetic, and unparalleled, be able to compile an instructive and entertaining volume for the use of the public.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Some poet has observed, that if any man would write down what has really happened to him in this mortal life, he would be sure to make a good book, though he never had met with a single adventure from his birth to his burial.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading May.--Restoration Day June.--Marrowbones and Cleavers July.--Summary Proceedings August.--Dogs have their Days September.--Plucking a Goose October.--Mars and Venus in Opposition November.--A General Post Delivery December.--“The Winter of Our Discontent” THE FATAL BOOTS JANUARY.--THE BIRTH OF THE YEAR.
instructive
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isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I don't mean to say that I have killed lions, or seen the wonders of travel in the deserts of Arabia or Prussia; or that I have been a very fashionable character, living with dukes and peeresses, and writing my recollections of them, as the way now is.
JANUARY
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From this reading May.--Restoration Day June.--Marrowbones and Cleavers July.--Summary Proceedings August.--Dogs have their Days September.--Plucking a Goose October.--Mars and Venus in Opposition November.--A General Post Delivery December.--“The Winter of Our Discontent” THE FATAL BOOTS JANUARY.--THE BIRTH OF THE YEAR.
July
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From this reading May.--Restoration Day June.--Marrowbones and Cleavers July.--Summary Proceedings August.--Dogs have their Days September.--Plucking a Goose October.--Mars and Venus in Opposition November.--A General Post Delivery December.--“The Winter of Our Discontent” THE FATAL BOOTS JANUARY.--THE BIRTH OF THE YEAR.
June
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From this reading May.--Restoration Day June.--Marrowbones and Cleavers July.--Summary Proceedings August.--Dogs have their Days September.--Plucking a Goose October.--Mars and Venus in Opposition November.--A General Post Delivery December.--“The Winter of Our Discontent” THE FATAL BOOTS JANUARY.--THE BIRTH OF THE YEAR.
killed
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From this reading I don't mean to say that I have killed lions, or seen the wonders of travel in the deserts of Arabia or Prussia; or that I have been a very fashionable character, living with dukes and peeresses, and writing my recollections of them, as the way now is.
lifenounUS /life/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Some poet has observed, that if any man would write down what has really happened to him in this mortal life, he would be sure to make a good book, though he never had met with a single adventure from his birth to his burial.
lions
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From this reading I don't mean to say that I have killed lions, or seen the wonders of travel in the deserts of Arabia or Prussia; or that I have been a very fashionable character, living with dukes and peeresses, and writing my recollections of them, as the way now is.
living
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From this reading I don't mean to say that I have killed lions, or seen the wonders of travel in the deserts of Arabia or Prussia; or that I have been a very fashionable character, living with dukes and peeresses, and writing my recollections of them, as the way now is.
makenounUS /make/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Some poet has observed, that if any man would write down what has really happened to him in this mortal life, he would be sure to make a good book, though he never had met with a single adventure from his birth to his burial.
man
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From this reading Some poet has observed, that if any man would write down what has really happened to him in this mortal life, he would be sure to make a good book, though he never had met with a single adventure from his birth to his burial.
Marrowbones
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From this reading May.--Restoration Day June.--Marrowbones and Cleavers July.--Summary Proceedings August.--Dogs have their Days September.--Plucking a Goose October.--Mars and Venus in Opposition November.--A General Post Delivery December.--“The Winter of Our Discontent” THE FATAL BOOTS JANUARY.--THE BIRTH OF THE YEAR.
Mars
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From this reading May.--Restoration Day June.--Marrowbones and Cleavers July.--Summary Proceedings August.--Dogs have their Days September.--Plucking a Goose October.--Mars and Venus in Opposition November.--A General Post Delivery December.--“The Winter of Our Discontent” THE FATAL BOOTS JANUARY.--THE BIRTH OF THE YEAR.
Maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading May.--Restoration Day June.--Marrowbones and Cleavers July.--Summary Proceedings August.--Dogs have their Days September.--Plucking a Goose October.--Mars and Venus in Opposition November.--A General Post Delivery December.--“The Winter of Our Discontent” THE FATAL BOOTS JANUARY.--THE BIRTH OF THE YEAR.
mean
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From this reading I don't mean to say that I have killed lions, or seen the wonders of travel in the deserts of Arabia or Prussia; or that I have been a very fashionable character, living with dukes and peeresses, and writing my recollections of them, as the way now is.
met
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From this reading Some poet has observed, that if any man would write down what has really happened to him in this mortal life, he would be sure to make a good book, though he never had met with a single adventure from his birth to his burial.
more
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From this reading How much more, then, must I, who HAVE had adventures, most singular, pathetic, and unparalleled, be able to compile an instructive and entertaining volume for the use of the public.
mortaladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrtəl/
causing or relating to death
From this reading Some poet has observed, that if any man would write down what has really happened to him in this mortal life, he would be sure to make a good book, though he never had met with a single adventure from his birth to his burial.
most
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From this reading How much more, then, must I, who HAVE had adventures, most singular, pathetic, and unparalleled, be able to compile an instructive and entertaining volume for the use of the public.
much
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From this reading How much more, then, must I, who HAVE had adventures, most singular, pathetic, and unparalleled, be able to compile an instructive and entertaining volume for the use of the public.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading How much more, then, must I, who HAVE had adventures, most singular, pathetic, and unparalleled, be able to compile an instructive and entertaining volume for the use of the public.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I don't mean to say that I have killed lions, or seen the wonders of travel in the deserts of Arabia or Prussia; or that I have been a very fashionable character, living with dukes and peeresses, and writing my recollections of them, as the way now is.
nevernounUS /never/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Some poet has observed, that if any man would write down what has really happened to him in this mortal life, he would be sure to make a good book, though he never had met with a single adventure from his birth to his burial.
November
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From this reading May.--Restoration Day June.--Marrowbones and Cleavers July.--Summary Proceedings August.--Dogs have their Days September.--Plucking a Goose October.--Mars and Venus in Opposition November.--A General Post Delivery December.--“The Winter of Our Discontent” THE FATAL BOOTS JANUARY.--THE BIRTH OF THE YEAR.
now
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From this reading I don't mean to say that I have killed lions, or seen the wonders of travel in the deserts of Arabia or Prussia; or that I have been a very fashionable character, living with dukes and peeresses, and writing my recollections of them, as the way now is.
observed
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From this reading Some poet has observed, that if any man would write down what has really happened to him in this mortal life, he would be sure to make a good book, though he never had met with a single adventure from his birth to his burial.
October
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From this reading May.--Restoration Day June.--Marrowbones and Cleavers July.--Summary Proceedings August.--Dogs have their Days September.--Plucking a Goose October.--Mars and Venus in Opposition November.--A General Post Delivery December.--“The Winter of Our Discontent” THE FATAL BOOTS JANUARY.--THE BIRTH OF THE YEAR.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading May.--Restoration Day June.--Marrowbones and Cleavers July.--Summary Proceedings August.--Dogs have their Days September.--Plucking a Goose October.--Mars and Venus in Opposition November.--A General Post Delivery December.--“The Winter of Our Discontent” THE FATAL BOOTS JANUARY.--THE BIRTH OF THE YEAR.
Opposition
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From this reading May.--Restoration Day June.--Marrowbones and Cleavers July.--Summary Proceedings August.--Dogs have their Days September.--Plucking a Goose October.--Mars and Venus in Opposition November.--A General Post Delivery December.--“The Winter of Our Discontent” THE FATAL BOOTS JANUARY.--THE BIRTH OF THE YEAR.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I don't mean to say that I have killed lions, or seen the wonders of travel in the deserts of Arabia or Prussia; or that I have been a very fashionable character, living with dukes and peeresses, and writing my recollections of them, as the way now is.
OurdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading May.--Restoration Day June.--Marrowbones and Cleavers July.--Summary Proceedings August.--Dogs have their Days September.--Plucking a Goose October.--Mars and Venus in Opposition November.--A General Post Delivery December.--“The Winter of Our Discontent” THE FATAL BOOTS JANUARY.--THE BIRTH OF THE YEAR.
pathetic
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From this reading How much more, then, must I, who HAVE had adventures, most singular, pathetic, and unparalleled, be able to compile an instructive and entertaining volume for the use of the public.
peeresses
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From this reading I don't mean to say that I have killed lions, or seen the wonders of travel in the deserts of Arabia or Prussia; or that I have been a very fashionable character, living with dukes and peeresses, and writing my recollections of them, as the way now is.
Plucking
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From this reading May.--Restoration Day June.--Marrowbones and Cleavers July.--Summary Proceedings August.--Dogs have their Days September.--Plucking a Goose October.--Mars and Venus in Opposition November.--A General Post Delivery December.--“The Winter of Our Discontent” THE FATAL BOOTS JANUARY.--THE BIRTH OF THE YEAR.
poet
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From this reading Some poet has observed, that if any man would write down what has really happened to him in this mortal life, he would be sure to make a good book, though he never had met with a single adventure from his birth to his burial.
Post
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From this reading May.--Restoration Day June.--Marrowbones and Cleavers July.--Summary Proceedings August.--Dogs have their Days September.--Plucking a Goose October.--Mars and Venus in Opposition November.--A General Post Delivery December.--“The Winter of Our Discontent” THE FATAL BOOTS JANUARY.--THE BIRTH OF THE YEAR.
Proceedings
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From this reading May.--Restoration Day June.--Marrowbones and Cleavers July.--Summary Proceedings August.--Dogs have their Days September.--Plucking a Goose October.--Mars and Venus in Opposition November.--A General Post Delivery December.--“The Winter of Our Discontent” THE FATAL BOOTS JANUARY.--THE BIRTH OF THE YEAR.
Prussia
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From this reading I don't mean to say that I have killed lions, or seen the wonders of travel in the deserts of Arabia or Prussia; or that I have been a very fashionable character, living with dukes and peeresses, and writing my recollections of them, as the way now is.
public
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really
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From this reading Some poet has observed, that if any man would write down what has really happened to him in this mortal life, he would be sure to make a good book, though he never had met with a single adventure from his birth to his burial.
recollections
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From this reading I don't mean to say that I have killed lions, or seen the wonders of travel in the deserts of Arabia or Prussia; or that I have been a very fashionable character, living with dukes and peeresses, and writing my recollections of them, as the way now is.
Restoration
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From this reading May.--Restoration Day June.--Marrowbones and Cleavers July.--Summary Proceedings August.--Dogs have their Days September.--Plucking a Goose October.--Mars and Venus in Opposition November.--A General Post Delivery December.--“The Winter of Our Discontent” THE FATAL BOOTS JANUARY.--THE BIRTH OF THE YEAR.
say
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From this reading I don't mean to say that I have killed lions, or seen the wonders of travel in the deserts of Arabia or Prussia; or that I have been a very fashionable character, living with dukes and peeresses, and writing my recollections of them, as the way now is.
seen
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From this reading I don't mean to say that I have killed lions, or seen the wonders of travel in the deserts of Arabia or Prussia; or that I have been a very fashionable character, living with dukes and peeresses, and writing my recollections of them, as the way now is.
September
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From this reading May.--Restoration Day June.--Marrowbones and Cleavers July.--Summary Proceedings August.--Dogs have their Days September.--Plucking a Goose October.--Mars and Venus in Opposition November.--A General Post Delivery December.--“The Winter of Our Discontent” THE FATAL BOOTS JANUARY.--THE BIRTH OF THE YEAR.
single
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From this reading Some poet has observed, that if any man would write down what has really happened to him in this mortal life, he would be sure to make a good book, though he never had met with a single adventure from his birth to his burial.
singular
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From this reading How much more, then, must I, who HAVE had adventures, most singular, pathetic, and unparalleled, be able to compile an instructive and entertaining volume for the use of the public.
Some
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From this reading Some poet has observed, that if any man would write down what has really happened to him in this mortal life, he would be sure to make a good book, though he never had met with a single adventure from his birth to his burial.
Summary
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From this reading May.--Restoration Day June.--Marrowbones and Cleavers July.--Summary Proceedings August.--Dogs have their Days September.--Plucking a Goose October.--Mars and Venus in Opposition November.--A General Post Delivery December.--“The Winter of Our Discontent” THE FATAL BOOTS JANUARY.--THE BIRTH OF THE YEAR.
surenounUS /sure/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Some poet has observed, that if any man would write down what has really happened to him in this mortal life, he would be sure to make a good book, though he never had met with a single adventure from his birth to his burial.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Some poet has observed, that if any man would write down what has really happened to him in this mortal life, he would be sure to make a good book, though he never had met with a single adventure from his birth to his burial.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FATAL BOOTS.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading May.--Restoration Day June.--Marrowbones and Cleavers July.--Summary Proceedings August.--Dogs have their Days September.--Plucking a Goose October.--Mars and Venus in Opposition November.--A General Post Delivery December.--“The Winter of Our Discontent” THE FATAL BOOTS JANUARY.--THE BIRTH OF THE YEAR.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I don't mean to say that I have killed lions, or seen the wonders of travel in the deserts of Arabia or Prussia; or that I have been a very fashionable character, living with dukes and peeresses, and writing my recollections of them, as the way now is.
then
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From this reading How much more, then, must I, who HAVE had adventures, most singular, pathetic, and unparalleled, be able to compile an instructive and entertaining volume for the use of the public.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Some poet has observed, that if any man would write down what has really happened to him in this mortal life, he would be sure to make a good book, though he never had met with a single adventure from his birth to his burial.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Some poet has observed, that if any man would write down what has really happened to him in this mortal life, he would be sure to make a good book, though he never had met with a single adventure from his birth to his burial.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Some poet has observed, that if any man would write down what has really happened to him in this mortal life, he would be sure to make a good book, though he never had met with a single adventure from his birth to his burial.
travel
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From this reading I don't mean to say that I have killed lions, or seen the wonders of travel in the deserts of Arabia or Prussia; or that I have been a very fashionable character, living with dukes and peeresses, and writing my recollections of them, as the way now is.
unparalleled
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From this reading How much more, then, must I, who HAVE had adventures, most singular, pathetic, and unparalleled, be able to compile an instructive and entertaining volume for the use of the public.
use
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From this reading How much more, then, must I, who HAVE had adventures, most singular, pathetic, and unparalleled, be able to compile an instructive and entertaining volume for the use of the public.
Venus
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From this reading May.--Restoration Day June.--Marrowbones and Cleavers July.--Summary Proceedings August.--Dogs have their Days September.--Plucking a Goose October.--Mars and Venus in Opposition November.--A General Post Delivery December.--“The Winter of Our Discontent” THE FATAL BOOTS JANUARY.--THE BIRTH OF THE YEAR.
very
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From this reading I don't mean to say that I have killed lions, or seen the wonders of travel in the deserts of Arabia or Prussia; or that I have been a very fashionable character, living with dukes and peeresses, and writing my recollections of them, as the way now is.
volume
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From this reading How much more, then, must I, who HAVE had adventures, most singular, pathetic, and unparalleled, be able to compile an instructive and entertaining volume for the use of the public.
way
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From this reading I don't mean to say that I have killed lions, or seen the wonders of travel in the deserts of Arabia or Prussia; or that I have been a very fashionable character, living with dukes and peeresses, and writing my recollections of them, as the way now is.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Some poet has observed, that if any man would write down what has really happened to him in this mortal life, he would be sure to make a good book, though he never had met with a single adventure from his birth to his burial.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading How much more, then, must I, who HAVE had adventures, most singular, pathetic, and unparalleled, be able to compile an instructive and entertaining volume for the use of the public.
Winter
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From this reading May.--Restoration Day June.--Marrowbones and Cleavers July.--Summary Proceedings August.--Dogs have their Days September.--Plucking a Goose October.--Mars and Venus in Opposition November.--A General Post Delivery December.--“The Winter of Our Discontent” THE FATAL BOOTS JANUARY.--THE BIRTH OF THE YEAR.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Some poet has observed, that if any man would write down what has really happened to him in this mortal life, he would be sure to make a good book, though he never had met with a single adventure from his birth to his burial.
wonders
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From this reading I don't mean to say that I have killed lions, or seen the wonders of travel in the deserts of Arabia or Prussia; or that I have been a very fashionable character, living with dukes and peeresses, and writing my recollections of them, as the way now is.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Some poet has observed, that if any man would write down what has really happened to him in this mortal life, he would be sure to make a good book, though he never had met with a single adventure from his birth to his burial.
write
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From this reading Some poet has observed, that if any man would write down what has really happened to him in this mortal life, he would be sure to make a good book, though he never had met with a single adventure from his birth to his burial.
writing
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From this reading I don't mean to say that I have killed lions, or seen the wonders of travel in the deserts of Arabia or Prussia; or that I have been a very fashionable character, living with dukes and peeresses, and writing my recollections of them, as the way now is.
YEAR
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From this reading May.--Restoration Day June.--Marrowbones and Cleavers July.--Summary Proceedings August.--Dogs have their Days September.--Plucking a Goose October.--Mars and Venus in Opposition November.--A General Post Delivery December.--“The Winter of Our Discontent” THE FATAL BOOTS JANUARY.--THE BIRTH OF THE YEAR.
