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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 DOCTOR'S MISSION The letter which Phoebe brought was a long and cordial one, in which Dora begged that Miriam would come and make her a visit of a few days.
acceptance
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From this reading There could not have been a more cordial invitation, but its acceptance was considered soberly and without enthusiasm.
althoughnounUS /ˈalthough/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Dora said that she would enjoy having Miriam with her so very, very much; and although the life at the dear old farm must be always charming, she believed that Miriam would like a little change, and she would do everything that she could to make the days pass pleasantly.
always
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From this reading Dora said that she would enjoy having Miriam with her so very, very much; and although the life at the dear old farm must be always charming, she believed that Miriam would like a little change, and she would do everything that she could to make the days pass pleasantly.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE DOCTOR'S MISSION The letter which Phoebe brought was a long and cordial one, in which Dora begged that Miriam would come and make her a visit of a few days.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She said, moreover, that her brother was intending to call on Mr. Haverley and urge him to come to their house as frequently as he could during his sister's visit.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Dora said that she would enjoy having Miriam with her so very, very much; and although the life at the dear old farm must be always charming, she believed that Miriam would like a little change, and she would do everything that she could to make the days pass pleasantly.
Bannister
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From this reading During the past fortnight, there had been no intercourse between the Bannister and Haverley families.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Dora said that she would enjoy having Miriam with her so very, very much; and although the life at the dear old farm must be always charming, she believed that Miriam would like a little change, and she would do everything that she could to make the days pass pleasantly.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There could not have been a more cordial invitation, but its acceptance was considered soberly and without enthusiasm.
begged
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From this reading THE DOCTOR'S MISSION The letter which Phoebe brought was a long and cordial one, in which Dora begged that Miriam would come and make her a visit of a few days.
believed
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From this reading Dora said that she would enjoy having Miriam with her so very, very much; and although the life at the dear old farm must be always charming, she believed that Miriam would like a little change, and she would do everything that she could to make the days pass pleasantly.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading During the past fortnight, there had been no intercourse between the Bannister and Haverley families.
brother
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From this reading She said, moreover, that her brother was intending to call on Mr. Haverley and urge him to come to their house as frequently as he could during his sister's visit.
broughtnounUS /ˈbrought/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading THE DOCTOR'S MISSION The letter which Phoebe brought was a long and cordial one, in which Dora begged that Miriam would come and make her a visit of a few days.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There could not have been a more cordial invitation, but its acceptance was considered soberly and without enthusiasm.
call
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From this reading She said, moreover, that her brother was intending to call on Mr. Haverley and urge him to come to their house as frequently as he could during his sister's visit.
change
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From this reading Dora said that she would enjoy having Miriam with her so very, very much; and although the life at the dear old farm must be always charming, she believed that Miriam would like a little change, and she would do everything that she could to make the days pass pleasantly.
charming
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From this reading Dora said that she would enjoy having Miriam with her so very, very much; and although the life at the dear old farm must be always charming, she believed that Miriam would like a little change, and she would do everything that she could to make the days pass pleasantly.
comenounUS /come/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE DOCTOR'S MISSION The letter which Phoebe brought was a long and cordial one, in which Dora begged that Miriam would come and make her a visit of a few days.
considered
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From this reading There could not have been a more cordial invitation, but its acceptance was considered soberly and without enthusiasm.
cordialnounUS /cordial/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE DOCTOR'S MISSION The letter which Phoebe brought was a long and cordial one, in which Dora begged that Miriam would come and make her a visit of a few days.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She said, moreover, that her brother was intending to call on Mr. Haverley and urge him to come to their house as frequently as he could during his sister's visit.
days
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From this reading THE DOCTOR'S MISSION The letter which Phoebe brought was a long and cordial one, in which Dora begged that Miriam would come and make her a visit of a few days.
dear
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From this reading Dora said that she would enjoy having Miriam with her so very, very much; and although the life at the dear old farm must be always charming, she believed that Miriam would like a little change, and she would do everything that she could to make the days pass pleasantly.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Dora said that she would enjoy having Miriam with her so very, very much; and although the life at the dear old farm must be always charming, she believed that Miriam would like a little change, and she would do everything that she could to make the days pass pleasantly.
DOCTOR'S
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From this reading THE DOCTOR'S MISSION The letter which Phoebe brought was a long and cordial one, in which Dora begged that Miriam would come and make her a visit of a few days.
Dora
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From this reading THE DOCTOR'S MISSION The letter which Phoebe brought was a long and cordial one, in which Dora begged that Miriam would come and make her a visit of a few days.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading She said, moreover, that her brother was intending to call on Mr. Haverley and urge him to come to their house as frequently as he could during his sister's visit.
enjoy
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From this reading Dora said that she would enjoy having Miriam with her so very, very much; and although the life at the dear old farm must be always charming, she believed that Miriam would like a little change, and she would do everything that she could to make the days pass pleasantly.
enthusiasm
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From this reading There could not have been a more cordial invitation, but its acceptance was considered soberly and without enthusiasm.
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Dora said that she would enjoy having Miriam with her so very, very much; and although the life at the dear old farm must be always charming, she believed that Miriam would like a little change, and she would do everything that she could to make the days pass pleasantly.
families
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From this reading During the past fortnight, there had been no intercourse between the Bannister and Haverley families.
farm
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From this reading Dora said that she would enjoy having Miriam with her so very, very much; and although the life at the dear old farm must be always charming, she believed that Miriam would like a little change, and she would do everything that she could to make the days pass pleasantly.
few
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From this reading THE DOCTOR'S MISSION The letter which Phoebe brought was a long and cordial one, in which Dora begged that Miriam would come and make her a visit of a few days.
fortnight
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From this reading During the past fortnight, there had been no intercourse between the Bannister and Haverley families.
frequently
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From this reading She said, moreover, that her brother was intending to call on Mr. Haverley and urge him to come to their house as frequently as he could during his sister's visit.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During the past fortnight, there had been no intercourse between the Bannister and Haverley families.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading There could not have been a more cordial invitation, but its acceptance was considered soberly and without enthusiasm.
Haverley
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From this reading She said, moreover, that her brother was intending to call on Mr. Haverley and urge him to come to their house as frequently as he could during his sister's visit.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Dora said that she would enjoy having Miriam with her so very, very much; and although the life at the dear old farm must be always charming, she believed that Miriam would like a little change, and she would do everything that she could to make the days pass pleasantly.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She said, moreover, that her brother was intending to call on Mr. Haverley and urge him to come to their house as frequently as he could during his sister's visit.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE DOCTOR'S MISSION The letter which Phoebe brought was a long and cordial one, in which Dora begged that Miriam would come and make her a visit of a few days.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She said, moreover, that her brother was intending to call on Mr. Haverley and urge him to come to their house as frequently as he could during his sister's visit.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She said, moreover, that her brother was intending to call on Mr. Haverley and urge him to come to their house as frequently as he could during his sister's visit.
house
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From this reading She said, moreover, that her brother was intending to call on Mr. Haverley and urge him to come to their house as frequently as he could during his sister's visit.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DOCTOR'S MISSION The letter which Phoebe brought was a long and cordial one, in which Dora begged that Miriam would come and make her a visit of a few days.
intending
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From this reading She said, moreover, that her brother was intending to call on Mr. Haverley and urge him to come to their house as frequently as he could during his sister's visit.
intercourse
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From this reading During the past fortnight, there had been no intercourse between the Bannister and Haverley families.
invitation
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From this reading There could not have been a more cordial invitation, but its acceptance was considered soberly and without enthusiasm.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading There could not have been a more cordial invitation, but its acceptance was considered soberly and without enthusiasm.
letter
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From this reading THE DOCTOR'S MISSION The letter which Phoebe brought was a long and cordial one, in which Dora begged that Miriam would come and make her a visit of a few days.
lifenounUS /life/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Dora said that she would enjoy having Miriam with her so very, very much; and although the life at the dear old farm must be always charming, she believed that Miriam would like a little change, and she would do everything that she could to make the days pass pleasantly.
like
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From this reading Dora said that she would enjoy having Miriam with her so very, very much; and although the life at the dear old farm must be always charming, she believed that Miriam would like a little change, and she would do everything that she could to make the days pass pleasantly.
littlenounUS /little/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Dora said that she would enjoy having Miriam with her so very, very much; and although the life at the dear old farm must be always charming, she believed that Miriam would like a little change, and she would do everything that she could to make the days pass pleasantly.
longnounUS /long/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE DOCTOR'S MISSION The letter which Phoebe brought was a long and cordial one, in which Dora begged that Miriam would come and make her a visit of a few days.
makenounUS /make/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE DOCTOR'S MISSION The letter which Phoebe brought was a long and cordial one, in which Dora begged that Miriam would come and make her a visit of a few days.
Miriam
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From this reading THE DOCTOR'S MISSION The letter which Phoebe brought was a long and cordial one, in which Dora begged that Miriam would come and make her a visit of a few days.
MISSION
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From this reading THE DOCTOR'S MISSION The letter which Phoebe brought was a long and cordial one, in which Dora begged that Miriam would come and make her a visit of a few days.
more
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From this reading There could not have been a more cordial invitation, but its acceptance was considered soberly and without enthusiasm.
moreoveradverbUS /mɔːˈroʊvər/
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading She said, moreover, that her brother was intending to call on Mr. Haverley and urge him to come to their house as frequently as he could during his sister's visit.
Mr
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From this reading She said, moreover, that her brother was intending to call on Mr. Haverley and urge him to come to their house as frequently as he could during his sister's visit.
much
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From this reading Dora said that she would enjoy having Miriam with her so very, very much; and although the life at the dear old farm must be always charming, she believed that Miriam would like a little change, and she would do everything that she could to make the days pass pleasantly.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Dora said that she would enjoy having Miriam with her so very, very much; and although the life at the dear old farm must be always charming, she believed that Miriam would like a little change, and she would do everything that she could to make the days pass pleasantly.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading During the past fortnight, there had been no intercourse between the Bannister and Haverley families.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There could not have been a more cordial invitation, but its acceptance was considered soberly and without enthusiasm.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DOCTOR'S MISSION The letter which Phoebe brought was a long and cordial one, in which Dora begged that Miriam would come and make her a visit of a few days.
old
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From this reading Dora said that she would enjoy having Miriam with her so very, very much; and although the life at the dear old farm must be always charming, she believed that Miriam would like a little change, and she would do everything that she could to make the days pass pleasantly.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She said, moreover, that her brother was intending to call on Mr. Haverley and urge him to come to their house as frequently as he could during his sister's visit.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE DOCTOR'S MISSION The letter which Phoebe brought was a long and cordial one, in which Dora begged that Miriam would come and make her a visit of a few days.
pass
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From this reading Dora said that she would enjoy having Miriam with her so very, very much; and although the life at the dear old farm must be always charming, she believed that Miriam would like a little change, and she would do everything that she could to make the days pass pleasantly.
past
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From this reading During the past fortnight, there had been no intercourse between the Bannister and Haverley families.
Phoebe
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From this reading THE DOCTOR'S MISSION The letter which Phoebe brought was a long and cordial one, in which Dora begged that Miriam would come and make her a visit of a few days.
pleasantly
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From this reading Dora said that she would enjoy having Miriam with her so very, very much; and although the life at the dear old farm must be always charming, she believed that Miriam would like a little change, and she would do everything that she could to make the days pass pleasantly.
said
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From this reading She said, moreover, that her brother was intending to call on Mr. Haverley and urge him to come to their house as frequently as he could during his sister's visit.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She said, moreover, that her brother was intending to call on Mr. Haverley and urge him to come to their house as frequently as he could during his sister's visit.
sister's
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From this reading She said, moreover, that her brother was intending to call on Mr. Haverley and urge him to come to their house as frequently as he could during his sister's visit.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Dora said that she would enjoy having Miriam with her so very, very much; and although the life at the dear old farm must be always charming, she believed that Miriam would like a little change, and she would do everything that she could to make the days pass pleasantly.
soberly
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From this reading There could not have been a more cordial invitation, but its acceptance was considered soberly and without enthusiasm.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE DOCTOR'S MISSION The letter which Phoebe brought was a long and cordial one, in which Dora begged that Miriam would come and make her a visit of a few days.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DOCTOR'S MISSION The letter which Phoebe brought was a long and cordial one, in which Dora begged that Miriam would come and make her a visit of a few days.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She said, moreover, that her brother was intending to call on Mr. Haverley and urge him to come to their house as frequently as he could during his sister's visit.
There
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From this reading There could not have been a more cordial invitation, but its acceptance was considered soberly and without enthusiasm.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She said, moreover, that her brother was intending to call on Mr. Haverley and urge him to come to their house as frequently as he could during his sister's visit.
urge
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From this reading She said, moreover, that her brother was intending to call on Mr. Haverley and urge him to come to their house as frequently as he could during his sister's visit.
very
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From this reading Dora said that she would enjoy having Miriam with her so very, very much; and although the life at the dear old farm must be always charming, she believed that Miriam would like a little change, and she would do everything that she could to make the days pass pleasantly.
visit
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From this reading THE DOCTOR'S MISSION The letter which Phoebe brought was a long and cordial one, in which Dora begged that Miriam would come and make her a visit of a few days.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DOCTOR'S MISSION The letter which Phoebe brought was a long and cordial one, in which Dora begged that Miriam would come and make her a visit of a few days.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE DOCTOR'S MISSION The letter which Phoebe brought was a long and cordial one, in which Dora begged that Miriam would come and make her a visit of a few days.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dora said that she would enjoy having Miriam with her so very, very much; and although the life at the dear old farm must be always charming, she believed that Miriam would like a little change, and she would do everything that she could to make the days pass pleasantly.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading There could not have been a more cordial invitation, but its acceptance was considered soberly and without enthusiasm.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE DOCTOR'S MISSION The letter which Phoebe brought was a long and cordial one, in which Dora begged that Miriam would come and make her a visit of a few days.
