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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 A FLANK MOVEMENT Young Hamil, moving thoughtfully along through the gardens, caught a glimpse of a group under the palms which halted him for an instant, then brought him forward, hat off, hand cordially outstretched.
abandon
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From this reading How-dee-do!" piped Courtlandt Classon, with a rickety abandon almost paternal; and, replying literally, Hamil admitted his excellent physical condition.
admitted
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From this reading How-dee-do!" piped Courtlandt Classon, with a rickety abandon almost paternal; and, replying literally, Hamil admitted his excellent physical condition.
almost
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From this reading How-dee-do!" piped Courtlandt Classon, with a rickety abandon almost paternal; and, replying literally, Hamil admitted his excellent physical condition.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT Young Hamil, moving thoughtfully along through the gardens, caught a glimpse of a group under the palms which halted him for an instant, then brought him forward, hat off, hand cordially outstretched.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT Young Hamil, moving thoughtfully along through the gardens, caught a glimpse of a group under the palms which halted him for an instant, then brought him forward, hat off, hand cordially outstretched.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading How-dee-do!" piped Courtlandt Classon, with a rickety abandon almost paternal; and, replying literally, Hamil admitted his excellent physical condition.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading How are you, Colonel Vetchen--oh! how do you do, Mr. Classon!" as the latter came trotting down the path, twirling a limber walking-stick.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading How are you, Colonel Vetchen--oh! how do you do, Mr. Classon!" as the latter came trotting down the path, twirling a limber walking-stick.
Awf'lly
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From this reading "Awf'lly glad to see you, Virginia; this is very jolly; hello, Cuyp!
broughtnounUS /ˈbrought/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT Young Hamil, moving thoughtfully along through the gardens, caught a glimpse of a group under the palms which halted him for an instant, then brought him forward, hat off, hand cordially outstretched.
came
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From this reading How are you, Colonel Vetchen--oh! how do you do, Mr. Classon!" as the latter came trotting down the path, twirling a limber walking-stick.
caught
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From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT Young Hamil, moving thoughtfully along through the gardens, caught a glimpse of a group under the palms which halted him for an instant, then brought him forward, hat off, hand cordially outstretched.
Classon
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From this reading How are you, Colonel Vetchen--oh! how do you do, Mr. Classon!" as the latter came trotting down the path, twirling a limber walking-stick.
Colonel
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From this reading How are you, Colonel Vetchen--oh! how do you do, Mr. Classon!" as the latter came trotting down the path, twirling a limber walking-stick.
condition
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From this reading How-dee-do!" piped Courtlandt Classon, with a rickety abandon almost paternal; and, replying literally, Hamil admitted his excellent physical condition.
cordially
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From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT Young Hamil, moving thoughtfully along through the gardens, caught a glimpse of a group under the palms which halted him for an instant, then brought him forward, hat off, hand cordially outstretched.
Courtlandt
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From this reading How-dee-do!" piped Courtlandt Classon, with a rickety abandon almost paternal; and, replying literally, Hamil admitted his excellent physical condition.
Cuyp
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From this reading "Awf'lly glad to see you, Virginia; this is very jolly; hello, Cuyp!
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading How are you, Colonel Vetchen--oh! how do you do, Mr. Classon!" as the latter came trotting down the path, twirling a limber walking-stick.
down
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From this reading How are you, Colonel Vetchen--oh! how do you do, Mr. Classon!" as the latter came trotting down the path, twirling a limber walking-stick.
excellent
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From this reading How-dee-do!" piped Courtlandt Classon, with a rickety abandon almost paternal; and, replying literally, Hamil admitted his excellent physical condition.
FLANK
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From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT Young Hamil, moving thoughtfully along through the gardens, caught a glimpse of a group under the palms which halted him for an instant, then brought him forward, hat off, hand cordially outstretched.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT Young Hamil, moving thoughtfully along through the gardens, caught a glimpse of a group under the palms which halted him for an instant, then brought him forward, hat off, hand cordially outstretched.
forwardnounUS /forward/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT Young Hamil, moving thoughtfully along through the gardens, caught a glimpse of a group under the palms which halted him for an instant, then brought him forward, hat off, hand cordially outstretched.
gardens
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From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT Young Hamil, moving thoughtfully along through the gardens, caught a glimpse of a group under the palms which halted him for an instant, then brought him forward, hat off, hand cordially outstretched.
glad
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From this reading "Awf'lly glad to see you, Virginia; this is very jolly; hello, Cuyp!
glimpse
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From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT Young Hamil, moving thoughtfully along through the gardens, caught a glimpse of a group under the palms which halted him for an instant, then brought him forward, hat off, hand cordially outstretched.
group
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From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT Young Hamil, moving thoughtfully along through the gardens, caught a glimpse of a group under the palms which halted him for an instant, then brought him forward, hat off, hand cordially outstretched.
halted
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From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT Young Hamil, moving thoughtfully along through the gardens, caught a glimpse of a group under the palms which halted him for an instant, then brought him forward, hat off, hand cordially outstretched.
Hamil
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From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT Young Hamil, moving thoughtfully along through the gardens, caught a glimpse of a group under the palms which halted him for an instant, then brought him forward, hat off, hand cordially outstretched.
hand
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From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT Young Hamil, moving thoughtfully along through the gardens, caught a glimpse of a group under the palms which halted him for an instant, then brought him forward, hat off, hand cordially outstretched.
hat
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From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT Young Hamil, moving thoughtfully along through the gardens, caught a glimpse of a group under the palms which halted him for an instant, then brought him forward, hat off, hand cordially outstretched.
hello
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From this reading "Awf'lly glad to see you, Virginia; this is very jolly; hello, Cuyp!
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT Young Hamil, moving thoughtfully along through the gardens, caught a glimpse of a group under the palms which halted him for an instant, then brought him forward, hat off, hand cordially outstretched.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading How-dee-do!" piped Courtlandt Classon, with a rickety abandon almost paternal; and, replying literally, Hamil admitted his excellent physical condition.
How
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From this reading How are you, Colonel Vetchen--oh! how do you do, Mr. Classon!" as the latter came trotting down the path, twirling a limber walking-stick.
How-dee-do
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From this reading "How-dee-do!
instant
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From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT Young Hamil, moving thoughtfully along through the gardens, caught a glimpse of a group under the palms which halted him for an instant, then brought him forward, hat off, hand cordially outstretched.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Awf'lly glad to see you, Virginia; this is very jolly; hello, Cuyp!
jolly
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From this reading "Awf'lly glad to see you, Virginia; this is very jolly; hello, Cuyp!
latter
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From this reading How are you, Colonel Vetchen--oh! how do you do, Mr. Classon!" as the latter came trotting down the path, twirling a limber walking-stick.
limber
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From this reading How are you, Colonel Vetchen--oh! how do you do, Mr. Classon!" as the latter came trotting down the path, twirling a limber walking-stick.
literally
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From this reading How-dee-do!" piped Courtlandt Classon, with a rickety abandon almost paternal; and, replying literally, Hamil admitted his excellent physical condition.
MOVEMENT
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From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT Young Hamil, moving thoughtfully along through the gardens, caught a glimpse of a group under the palms which halted him for an instant, then brought him forward, hat off, hand cordially outstretched.
moving
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From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT Young Hamil, moving thoughtfully along through the gardens, caught a glimpse of a group under the palms which halted him for an instant, then brought him forward, hat off, hand cordially outstretched.
Mr
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From this reading How are you, Colonel Vetchen--oh! how do you do, Mr. Classon!" as the latter came trotting down the path, twirling a limber walking-stick.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT Young Hamil, moving thoughtfully along through the gardens, caught a glimpse of a group under the palms which halted him for an instant, then brought him forward, hat off, hand cordially outstretched.
off
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From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT Young Hamil, moving thoughtfully along through the gardens, caught a glimpse of a group under the palms which halted him for an instant, then brought him forward, hat off, hand cordially outstretched.
oh
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From this reading How are you, Colonel Vetchen--oh! how do you do, Mr. Classon!" as the latter came trotting down the path, twirling a limber walking-stick.
outstretched
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From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT Young Hamil, moving thoughtfully along through the gardens, caught a glimpse of a group under the palms which halted him for an instant, then brought him forward, hat off, hand cordially outstretched.
palms
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From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT Young Hamil, moving thoughtfully along through the gardens, caught a glimpse of a group under the palms which halted him for an instant, then brought him forward, hat off, hand cordially outstretched.
paternal
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From this reading How-dee-do!" piped Courtlandt Classon, with a rickety abandon almost paternal; and, replying literally, Hamil admitted his excellent physical condition.
path
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From this reading How are you, Colonel Vetchen--oh! how do you do, Mr. Classon!" as the latter came trotting down the path, twirling a limber walking-stick.
physical
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From this reading How-dee-do!" piped Courtlandt Classon, with a rickety abandon almost paternal; and, replying literally, Hamil admitted his excellent physical condition.
piped
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From this reading How-dee-do!" piped Courtlandt Classon, with a rickety abandon almost paternal; and, replying literally, Hamil admitted his excellent physical condition.
replying
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From this reading How-dee-do!" piped Courtlandt Classon, with a rickety abandon almost paternal; and, replying literally, Hamil admitted his excellent physical condition.
rickety
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From this reading How-dee-do!" piped Courtlandt Classon, with a rickety abandon almost paternal; and, replying literally, Hamil admitted his excellent physical condition.
see
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From this reading "Awf'lly glad to see you, Virginia; this is very jolly; hello, Cuyp!
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT Young Hamil, moving thoughtfully along through the gardens, caught a glimpse of a group under the palms which halted him for an instant, then brought him forward, hat off, hand cordially outstretched.
then
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From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT Young Hamil, moving thoughtfully along through the gardens, caught a glimpse of a group under the palms which halted him for an instant, then brought him forward, hat off, hand cordially outstretched.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Awf'lly glad to see you, Virginia; this is very jolly; hello, Cuyp!
thoughtfully
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From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT Young Hamil, moving thoughtfully along through the gardens, caught a glimpse of a group under the palms which halted him for an instant, then brought him forward, hat off, hand cordially outstretched.
throughnounUS /ˈthrough/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT Young Hamil, moving thoughtfully along through the gardens, caught a glimpse of a group under the palms which halted him for an instant, then brought him forward, hat off, hand cordially outstretched.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Awf'lly glad to see you, Virginia; this is very jolly; hello, Cuyp!
trotting
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From this reading How are you, Colonel Vetchen--oh! how do you do, Mr. Classon!" as the latter came trotting down the path, twirling a limber walking-stick.
twirling
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From this reading How are you, Colonel Vetchen--oh! how do you do, Mr. Classon!" as the latter came trotting down the path, twirling a limber walking-stick.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT Young Hamil, moving thoughtfully along through the gardens, caught a glimpse of a group under the palms which halted him for an instant, then brought him forward, hat off, hand cordially outstretched.
very
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From this reading "Awf'lly glad to see you, Virginia; this is very jolly; hello, Cuyp!
Vetchen
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From this reading How are you, Colonel Vetchen--oh! how do you do, Mr. Classon!" as the latter came trotting down the path, twirling a limber walking-stick.
Virginia
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From this reading "Awf'lly glad to see you, Virginia; this is very jolly; hello, Cuyp!
walking-stick
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From this reading How are you, Colonel Vetchen--oh! how do you do, Mr. Classon!" as the latter came trotting down the path, twirling a limber walking-stick.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT Young Hamil, moving thoughtfully along through the gardens, caught a glimpse of a group under the palms which halted him for an instant, then brought him forward, hat off, hand cordially outstretched.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading How-dee-do!" piped Courtlandt Classon, with a rickety abandon almost paternal; and, replying literally, Hamil admitted his excellent physical condition.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Awf'lly glad to see you, Virginia; this is very jolly; hello, Cuyp!
Young
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From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT Young Hamil, moving thoughtfully along through the gardens, caught a glimpse of a group under the palms which halted him for an instant, then brought him forward, hat off, hand cordially outstretched.
