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22
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From this reading The first intimation was received through the Central News Agency in the form of the following telegram:-- "Moscow, _August_ 22.--It is reported from Tobolsk that an important discovery of diamond fields has been made amongst the spurs of the Ural Mountains, at a point not very far from that city.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading An obstacle appearing at the last moment produces more consternation than when a scheme is still in its infancy.
Agency
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From this reading The first intimation was received through the Central News Agency in the form of the following telegram:-- "Moscow, _August_ 22.--It is reported from Tobolsk that an important discovery of diamond fields has been made amongst the spurs of the Ural Mountains, at a point not very far from that city.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading It proved, however, that he had only just levied his blackmail in time, for within a couple of days of his interview with the head of the firm news arrived of the great discovery of diamonds among the Ural Mountains.
amongstprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋst/
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading The first intimation was received through the Central News Agency in the form of the following telegram:-- "Moscow, _August_ 22.--It is reported from Tobolsk that an important discovery of diamond fields has been made amongst the spurs of the Ural Mountains, at a point not very far from that city.
AndeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An obstacle appearing at the last moment produces more consternation than when a scheme is still in its infancy.
appearing
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From this reading An obstacle appearing at the last moment produces more consternation than when a scheme is still in its infancy.
arrived
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From this reading It proved, however, that he had only just levied his blackmail in time, for within a couple of days of his interview with the head of the firm news arrived of the great discovery of diamonds among the Ural Mountains.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading An obstacle appearing at the last moment produces more consternation than when a scheme is still in its infancy.
August
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From this reading The first intimation was received through the Central News Agency in the form of the following telegram:-- "Moscow, _August_ 22.--It is reported from Tobolsk that an important discovery of diamond fields has been made amongst the spurs of the Ural Mountains, at a point not very far from that city.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Major Tobias Clutterbuck had naturally reckoned that the longer he withheld this trump card of his the greater would be its effect when played.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The first intimation was received through the Central News Agency in the form of the following telegram:-- "Moscow, _August_ 22.--It is reported from Tobolsk that an important discovery of diamond fields has been made amongst the spurs of the Ural Mountains, at a point not very far from that city.
blackmail
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From this reading It proved, however, that he had only just levied his blackmail in time, for within a couple of days of his interview with the head of the firm news arrived of the great discovery of diamonds among the Ural Mountains.
card
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From this reading Major Tobias Clutterbuck had naturally reckoned that the longer he withheld this trump card of his the greater would be its effect when played.
Central
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From this reading The first intimation was received through the Central News Agency in the form of the following telegram:-- "Moscow, _August_ 22.--It is reported from Tobolsk that an important discovery of diamond fields has been made amongst the spurs of the Ural Mountains, at a point not very far from that city.
city
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From this reading The first intimation was received through the Central News Agency in the form of the following telegram:-- "Moscow, _August_ 22.--It is reported from Tobolsk that an important discovery of diamond fields has been made amongst the spurs of the Ural Mountains, at a point not very far from that city.
Clutterbuck
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From this reading Major Tobias Clutterbuck had naturally reckoned that the longer he withheld this trump card of his the greater would be its effect when played.
consternation
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From this reading An obstacle appearing at the last moment produces more consternation than when a scheme is still in its infancy.
couplenounUS /ˈkʌpəl/
two people or things considered together
From this reading It proved, however, that he had only just levied his blackmail in time, for within a couple of days of his interview with the head of the firm news arrived of the great discovery of diamonds among the Ural Mountains.
days
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From this reading It proved, however, that he had only just levied his blackmail in time, for within a couple of days of his interview with the head of the firm news arrived of the great discovery of diamonds among the Ural Mountains.
diamond
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From this reading The first intimation was received through the Central News Agency in the form of the following telegram:-- "Moscow, _August_ 22.--It is reported from Tobolsk that an important discovery of diamond fields has been made amongst the spurs of the Ural Mountains, at a point not very far from that city.
diamonds
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From this reading It proved, however, that he had only just levied his blackmail in time, for within a couple of days of his interview with the head of the firm news arrived of the great discovery of diamonds among the Ural Mountains.
discovery
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From this reading It proved, however, that he had only just levied his blackmail in time, for within a couple of days of his interview with the head of the firm news arrived of the great discovery of diamonds among the Ural Mountains.
effect
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From this reading Major Tobias Clutterbuck had naturally reckoned that the longer he withheld this trump card of his the greater would be its effect when played.
far
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From this reading The first intimation was received through the Central News Agency in the form of the following telegram:-- "Moscow, _August_ 22.--It is reported from Tobolsk that an important discovery of diamond fields has been made amongst the spurs of the Ural Mountains, at a point not very far from that city.
fields
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From this reading The first intimation was received through the Central News Agency in the form of the following telegram:-- "Moscow, _August_ 22.--It is reported from Tobolsk that an important discovery of diamond fields has been made amongst the spurs of the Ural Mountains, at a point not very far from that city.
firm
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From this reading It proved, however, that he had only just levied his blackmail in time, for within a couple of days of his interview with the head of the firm news arrived of the great discovery of diamonds among the Ural Mountains.
firstnounUS /first/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The first intimation was received through the Central News Agency in the form of the following telegram:-- "Moscow, _August_ 22.--It is reported from Tobolsk that an important discovery of diamond fields has been made amongst the spurs of the Ural Mountains, at a point not very far from that city.
following
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From this reading The first intimation was received through the Central News Agency in the form of the following telegram:-- "Moscow, _August_ 22.--It is reported from Tobolsk that an important discovery of diamond fields has been made amongst the spurs of the Ural Mountains, at a point not very far from that city.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It proved, however, that he had only just levied his blackmail in time, for within a couple of days of his interview with the head of the firm news arrived of the great discovery of diamonds among the Ural Mountains.
form
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From this reading The first intimation was received through the Central News Agency in the form of the following telegram:-- "Moscow, _August_ 22.--It is reported from Tobolsk that an important discovery of diamond fields has been made amongst the spurs of the Ural Mountains, at a point not very far from that city.
FROMprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading NEWS FROM THE URALS.
greatnounUS /great/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It proved, however, that he had only just levied his blackmail in time, for within a couple of days of his interview with the head of the firm news arrived of the great discovery of diamonds among the Ural Mountains.
greater
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From this reading Major Tobias Clutterbuck had naturally reckoned that the longer he withheld this trump card of his the greater would be its effect when played.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Major Tobias Clutterbuck had naturally reckoned that the longer he withheld this trump card of his the greater would be its effect when played.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first intimation was received through the Central News Agency in the form of the following telegram:-- "Moscow, _August_ 22.--It is reported from Tobolsk that an important discovery of diamond fields has been made amongst the spurs of the Ural Mountains, at a point not very far from that city.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Major Tobias Clutterbuck had naturally reckoned that the longer he withheld this trump card of his the greater would be its effect when played.
head
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From this reading It proved, however, that he had only just levied his blackmail in time, for within a couple of days of his interview with the head of the firm news arrived of the great discovery of diamonds among the Ural Mountains.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Major Tobias Clutterbuck had naturally reckoned that the longer he withheld this trump card of his the greater would be its effect when played.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It proved, however, that he had only just levied his blackmail in time, for within a couple of days of his interview with the head of the firm news arrived of the great discovery of diamonds among the Ural Mountains.
important
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From this reading The first intimation was received through the Central News Agency in the form of the following telegram:-- "Moscow, _August_ 22.--It is reported from Tobolsk that an important discovery of diamond fields has been made amongst the spurs of the Ural Mountains, at a point not very far from that city.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading An obstacle appearing at the last moment produces more consternation than when a scheme is still in its infancy.
infancy
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From this reading An obstacle appearing at the last moment produces more consternation than when a scheme is still in its infancy.
interview
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From this reading It proved, however, that he had only just levied his blackmail in time, for within a couple of days of his interview with the head of the firm news arrived of the great discovery of diamonds among the Ural Mountains.
intimation
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From this reading The first intimation was received through the Central News Agency in the form of the following telegram:-- "Moscow, _August_ 22.--It is reported from Tobolsk that an important discovery of diamond fields has been made amongst the spurs of the Ural Mountains, at a point not very far from that city.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An obstacle appearing at the last moment produces more consternation than when a scheme is still in its infancy.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It proved, however, that he had only just levied his blackmail in time, for within a couple of days of his interview with the head of the firm news arrived of the great discovery of diamonds among the Ural Mountains.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Major Tobias Clutterbuck had naturally reckoned that the longer he withheld this trump card of his the greater would be its effect when played.
just
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From this reading It proved, however, that he had only just levied his blackmail in time, for within a couple of days of his interview with the head of the firm news arrived of the great discovery of diamonds among the Ural Mountains.
lastnounUS /last/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading An obstacle appearing at the last moment produces more consternation than when a scheme is still in its infancy.
levied
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From this reading It proved, however, that he had only just levied his blackmail in time, for within a couple of days of his interview with the head of the firm news arrived of the great discovery of diamonds among the Ural Mountains.
longer
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From this reading Major Tobias Clutterbuck had naturally reckoned that the longer he withheld this trump card of his the greater would be its effect when played.
made
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From this reading The first intimation was received through the Central News Agency in the form of the following telegram:-- "Moscow, _August_ 22.--It is reported from Tobolsk that an important discovery of diamond fields has been made amongst the spurs of the Ural Mountains, at a point not very far from that city.
Major
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From this reading Major Tobias Clutterbuck had naturally reckoned that the longer he withheld this trump card of his the greater would be its effect when played.
moment
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From this reading An obstacle appearing at the last moment produces more consternation than when a scheme is still in its infancy.
more
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From this reading An obstacle appearing at the last moment produces more consternation than when a scheme is still in its infancy.
Moscow
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From this reading The first intimation was received through the Central News Agency in the form of the following telegram:-- "Moscow, _August_ 22.--It is reported from Tobolsk that an important discovery of diamond fields has been made amongst the spurs of the Ural Mountains, at a point not very far from that city.
Mountains
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From this reading It proved, however, that he had only just levied his blackmail in time, for within a couple of days of his interview with the head of the firm news arrived of the great discovery of diamonds among the Ural Mountains.
naturally
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From this reading Major Tobias Clutterbuck had naturally reckoned that the longer he withheld this trump card of his the greater would be its effect when played.
NEWS
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From this reading NEWS FROM THE URALS.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The first intimation was received through the Central News Agency in the form of the following telegram:-- "Moscow, _August_ 22.--It is reported from Tobolsk that an important discovery of diamond fields has been made amongst the spurs of the Ural Mountains, at a point not very far from that city.
obstacle
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From this reading An obstacle appearing at the last moment produces more consternation than when a scheme is still in its infancy.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Major Tobias Clutterbuck had naturally reckoned that the longer he withheld this trump card of his the greater would be its effect when played.
only
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From this reading It proved, however, that he had only just levied his blackmail in time, for within a couple of days of his interview with the head of the firm news arrived of the great discovery of diamonds among the Ural Mountains.
played
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From this reading Major Tobias Clutterbuck had naturally reckoned that the longer he withheld this trump card of his the greater would be its effect when played.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading The first intimation was received through the Central News Agency in the form of the following telegram:-- "Moscow, _August_ 22.--It is reported from Tobolsk that an important discovery of diamond fields has been made amongst the spurs of the Ural Mountains, at a point not very far from that city.
produces
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From this reading An obstacle appearing at the last moment produces more consternation than when a scheme is still in its infancy.
proved
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From this reading It proved, however, that he had only just levied his blackmail in time, for within a couple of days of his interview with the head of the firm news arrived of the great discovery of diamonds among the Ural Mountains.
received
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From this reading The first intimation was received through the Central News Agency in the form of the following telegram:-- "Moscow, _August_ 22.--It is reported from Tobolsk that an important discovery of diamond fields has been made amongst the spurs of the Ural Mountains, at a point not very far from that city.
reckoned
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From this reading Major Tobias Clutterbuck had naturally reckoned that the longer he withheld this trump card of his the greater would be its effect when played.
reported
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From this reading The first intimation was received through the Central News Agency in the form of the following telegram:-- "Moscow, _August_ 22.--It is reported from Tobolsk that an important discovery of diamond fields has been made amongst the spurs of the Ural Mountains, at a point not very far from that city.
scheme
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From this reading An obstacle appearing at the last moment produces more consternation than when a scheme is still in its infancy.
spurs
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From this reading The first intimation was received through the Central News Agency in the form of the following telegram:-- "Moscow, _August_ 22.--It is reported from Tobolsk that an important discovery of diamond fields has been made amongst the spurs of the Ural Mountains, at a point not very far from that city.
stillnounUS /still/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading An obstacle appearing at the last moment produces more consternation than when a scheme is still in its infancy.
telegram
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From this reading The first intimation was received through the Central News Agency in the form of the following telegram:-- "Moscow, _August_ 22.--It is reported from Tobolsk that an important discovery of diamond fields has been made amongst the spurs of the Ural Mountains, at a point not very far from that city.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading An obstacle appearing at the last moment produces more consternation than when a scheme is still in its infancy.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Major Tobias Clutterbuck had naturally reckoned that the longer he withheld this trump card of his the greater would be its effect when played.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NEWS FROM THE URALS.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Major Tobias Clutterbuck had naturally reckoned that the longer he withheld this trump card of his the greater would be its effect when played.
throughnounUS /ˈthrough/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading The first intimation was received through the Central News Agency in the form of the following telegram:-- "Moscow, _August_ 22.--It is reported from Tobolsk that an important discovery of diamond fields has been made amongst the spurs of the Ural Mountains, at a point not very far from that city.
timenounUS /time/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It proved, however, that he had only just levied his blackmail in time, for within a couple of days of his interview with the head of the firm news arrived of the great discovery of diamonds among the Ural Mountains.
Tobias
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From this reading Major Tobias Clutterbuck had naturally reckoned that the longer he withheld this trump card of his the greater would be its effect when played.
Tobolsk
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From this reading The first intimation was received through the Central News Agency in the form of the following telegram:-- "Moscow, _August_ 22.--It is reported from Tobolsk that an important discovery of diamond fields has been made amongst the spurs of the Ural Mountains, at a point not very far from that city.
trumpnounUS /trʌmp/
an excellent and dependable person who can be trusted
From this reading Major Tobias Clutterbuck had naturally reckoned that the longer he withheld this trump card of his the greater would be its effect when played.
Ural
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From this reading It proved, however, that he had only just levied his blackmail in time, for within a couple of days of his interview with the head of the firm news arrived of the great discovery of diamonds among the Ural Mountains.
URALS
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From this reading NEWS FROM THE URALS.
very
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From this reading The first intimation was received through the Central News Agency in the form of the following telegram:-- "Moscow, _August_ 22.--It is reported from Tobolsk that an important discovery of diamond fields has been made amongst the spurs of the Ural Mountains, at a point not very far from that city.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first intimation was received through the Central News Agency in the form of the following telegram:-- "Moscow, _August_ 22.--It is reported from Tobolsk that an important discovery of diamond fields has been made amongst the spurs of the Ural Mountains, at a point not very far from that city.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Major Tobias Clutterbuck had naturally reckoned that the longer he withheld this trump card of his the greater would be its effect when played.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It proved, however, that he had only just levied his blackmail in time, for within a couple of days of his interview with the head of the firm news arrived of the great discovery of diamonds among the Ural Mountains.
withheld
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From this reading Major Tobias Clutterbuck had naturally reckoned that the longer he withheld this trump card of his the greater would be its effect when played.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading It proved, however, that he had only just levied his blackmail in time, for within a couple of days of his interview with the head of the firm news arrived of the great discovery of diamonds among the Ural Mountains.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Major Tobias Clutterbuck had naturally reckoned that the longer he withheld this trump card of his the greater would be its effect when played.
