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2nd
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From this reading “The Presbytery Has Lost Nothing of its Charm, nor the Garden its Brightness” A week after the occurrence of the events I have just recounted—on the 2nd of November, to be exact—I received at my home in Paris the following telegraphic message: “Come to the Glandier by the earliest train.
AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “The Presbytery Has Lost Nothing of its Charm, nor the Garden its Brightness” A week after the occurrence of the events I have just recounted—on the 2nd of November, to be exact—I received at my home in Paris the following telegraphic message: “Come to the Glandier by the earliest train.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “The Presbytery Has Lost Nothing of its Charm, nor the Garden its Brightness” A week after the occurrence of the events I have just recounted—on the 2nd of November, to be exact—I received at my home in Paris the following telegraphic message: “Come to the Glandier by the earliest train.
alreadynounUS /already/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I have already said, I think, that at that period, being a young barrister with but few briefs, I frequented the Palais de Justice rather for the purpose of familiarising myself with my professional duties than for the defence of the widow and orphan.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I have already said, I think, that at that period, being a young barrister with but few briefs, I frequented the Palais de Justice rather for the purpose of familiarising myself with my professional duties than for the defence of the widow and orphan.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “The Presbytery Has Lost Nothing of its Charm, nor the Garden its Brightness” A week after the occurrence of the events I have just recounted—on the 2nd of November, to be exact—I received at my home in Paris the following telegraphic message: “Come to the Glandier by the earliest train.
barrister
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From this reading I have already said, I think, that at that period, being a young barrister with but few briefs, I frequented the Palais de Justice rather for the purpose of familiarising myself with my professional duties than for the defence of the widow and orphan.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “The Presbytery Has Lost Nothing of its Charm, nor the Garden its Brightness” A week after the occurrence of the events I have just recounted—on the 2nd of November, to be exact—I received at my home in Paris the following telegraphic message: “Come to the Glandier by the earliest train.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I have already said, I think, that at that period, being a young barrister with but few briefs, I frequented the Palais de Justice rather for the purpose of familiarising myself with my professional duties than for the defence of the widow and orphan.
briefs
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From this reading I have already said, I think, that at that period, being a young barrister with but few briefs, I frequented the Palais de Justice rather for the purpose of familiarising myself with my professional duties than for the defence of the widow and orphan.
Brightness
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From this reading “The Presbytery Has Lost Nothing of its Charm, nor the Garden its Brightness” A week after the occurrence of the events I have just recounted—on the 2nd of November, to be exact—I received at my home in Paris the following telegraphic message: “Come to the Glandier by the earliest train.
Bring
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From this reading Bring revolvers.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I have already said, I think, that at that period, being a young barrister with but few briefs, I frequented the Palais de Justice rather for the purpose of familiarising myself with my professional duties than for the defence of the widow and orphan.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “The Presbytery Has Lost Nothing of its Charm, nor the Garden its Brightness” A week after the occurrence of the events I have just recounted—on the 2nd of November, to be exact—I received at my home in Paris the following telegraphic message: “Come to the Glandier by the earliest train.
Charm
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From this reading “The Presbytery Has Lost Nothing of its Charm, nor the Garden its Brightness” A week after the occurrence of the events I have just recounted—on the 2nd of November, to be exact—I received at my home in Paris the following telegraphic message: “Come to the Glandier by the earliest train.
ComenounUS /come/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The Presbytery Has Lost Nothing of its Charm, nor the Garden its Brightness” A week after the occurrence of the events I have just recounted—on the 2nd of November, to be exact—I received at my home in Paris the following telegraphic message: “Come to the Glandier by the earliest train.
de
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From this reading I have already said, I think, that at that period, being a young barrister with but few briefs, I frequented the Palais de Justice rather for the purpose of familiarising myself with my professional duties than for the defence of the widow and orphan.
defence
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From this reading I have already said, I think, that at that period, being a young barrister with but few briefs, I frequented the Palais de Justice rather for the purpose of familiarising myself with my professional duties than for the defence of the widow and orphan.
duties
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From this reading I have already said, I think, that at that period, being a young barrister with but few briefs, I frequented the Palais de Justice rather for the purpose of familiarising myself with my professional duties than for the defence of the widow and orphan.
earliest
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From this reading “The Presbytery Has Lost Nothing of its Charm, nor the Garden its Brightness” A week after the occurrence of the events I have just recounted—on the 2nd of November, to be exact—I received at my home in Paris the following telegraphic message: “Come to the Glandier by the earliest train.
events
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From this reading “The Presbytery Has Lost Nothing of its Charm, nor the Garden its Brightness” A week after the occurrence of the events I have just recounted—on the 2nd of November, to be exact—I received at my home in Paris the following telegraphic message: “Come to the Glandier by the earliest train.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading “The Presbytery Has Lost Nothing of its Charm, nor the Garden its Brightness” A week after the occurrence of the events I have just recounted—on the 2nd of November, to be exact—I received at my home in Paris the following telegraphic message: “Come to the Glandier by the earliest train.
familiarising
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From this reading I have already said, I think, that at that period, being a young barrister with but few briefs, I frequented the Palais de Justice rather for the purpose of familiarising myself with my professional duties than for the defence of the widow and orphan.
few
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From this reading I have already said, I think, that at that period, being a young barrister with but few briefs, I frequented the Palais de Justice rather for the purpose of familiarising myself with my professional duties than for the defence of the widow and orphan.
following
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From this reading “The Presbytery Has Lost Nothing of its Charm, nor the Garden its Brightness” A week after the occurrence of the events I have just recounted—on the 2nd of November, to be exact—I received at my home in Paris the following telegraphic message: “Come to the Glandier by the earliest train.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I have already said, I think, that at that period, being a young barrister with but few briefs, I frequented the Palais de Justice rather for the purpose of familiarising myself with my professional duties than for the defence of the widow and orphan.
frequented
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From this reading I have already said, I think, that at that period, being a young barrister with but few briefs, I frequented the Palais de Justice rather for the purpose of familiarising myself with my professional duties than for the defence of the widow and orphan.
Friendly
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From this reading Friendly greetings.
Garden
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From this reading “The Presbytery Has Lost Nothing of its Charm, nor the Garden its Brightness” A week after the occurrence of the events I have just recounted—on the 2nd of November, to be exact—I received at my home in Paris the following telegraphic message: “Come to the Glandier by the earliest train.
Glandier
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From this reading “The Presbytery Has Lost Nothing of its Charm, nor the Garden its Brightness” A week after the occurrence of the events I have just recounted—on the 2nd of November, to be exact—I received at my home in Paris the following telegraphic message: “Come to the Glandier by the earliest train.
greetings
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From this reading Friendly greetings.
Hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “The Presbytery Has Lost Nothing of its Charm, nor the Garden its Brightness” A week after the occurrence of the events I have just recounted—on the 2nd of November, to be exact—I received at my home in Paris the following telegraphic message: “Come to the Glandier by the earliest train.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “The Presbytery Has Lost Nothing of its Charm, nor the Garden its Brightness” A week after the occurrence of the events I have just recounted—on the 2nd of November, to be exact—I received at my home in Paris the following telegraphic message: “Come to the Glandier by the earliest train.
home
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From this reading “The Presbytery Has Lost Nothing of its Charm, nor the Garden its Brightness” A week after the occurrence of the events I have just recounted—on the 2nd of November, to be exact—I received at my home in Paris the following telegraphic message: “Come to the Glandier by the earliest train.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “The Presbytery Has Lost Nothing of its Charm, nor the Garden its Brightness” A week after the occurrence of the events I have just recounted—on the 2nd of November, to be exact—I received at my home in Paris the following telegraphic message: “Come to the Glandier by the earliest train.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “The Presbytery Has Lost Nothing of its Charm, nor the Garden its Brightness” A week after the occurrence of the events I have just recounted—on the 2nd of November, to be exact—I received at my home in Paris the following telegraphic message: “Come to the Glandier by the earliest train.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading “The Presbytery Has Lost Nothing of its Charm, nor the Garden its Brightness” A week after the occurrence of the events I have just recounted—on the 2nd of November, to be exact—I received at my home in Paris the following telegraphic message: “Come to the Glandier by the earliest train.
just
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From this reading “The Presbytery Has Lost Nothing of its Charm, nor the Garden its Brightness” A week after the occurrence of the events I have just recounted—on the 2nd of November, to be exact—I received at my home in Paris the following telegraphic message: “Come to the Glandier by the earliest train.
Justice
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From this reading I have already said, I think, that at that period, being a young barrister with but few briefs, I frequented the Palais de Justice rather for the purpose of familiarising myself with my professional duties than for the defence of the widow and orphan.
Lost
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From this reading “The Presbytery Has Lost Nothing of its Charm, nor the Garden its Brightness” A week after the occurrence of the events I have just recounted—on the 2nd of November, to be exact—I received at my home in Paris the following telegraphic message: “Come to the Glandier by the earliest train.
message
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From this reading “The Presbytery Has Lost Nothing of its Charm, nor the Garden its Brightness” A week after the occurrence of the events I have just recounted—on the 2nd of November, to be exact—I received at my home in Paris the following telegraphic message: “Come to the Glandier by the earliest train.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “The Presbytery Has Lost Nothing of its Charm, nor the Garden its Brightness” A week after the occurrence of the events I have just recounted—on the 2nd of November, to be exact—I received at my home in Paris the following telegraphic message: “Come to the Glandier by the earliest train.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I have already said, I think, that at that period, being a young barrister with but few briefs, I frequented the Palais de Justice rather for the purpose of familiarising myself with my professional duties than for the defence of the widow and orphan.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading “The Presbytery Has Lost Nothing of its Charm, nor the Garden its Brightness” A week after the occurrence of the events I have just recounted—on the 2nd of November, to be exact—I received at my home in Paris the following telegraphic message: “Come to the Glandier by the earliest train.
NothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “The Presbytery Has Lost Nothing of its Charm, nor the Garden its Brightness” A week after the occurrence of the events I have just recounted—on the 2nd of November, to be exact—I received at my home in Paris the following telegraphic message: “Come to the Glandier by the earliest train.
November
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From this reading “The Presbytery Has Lost Nothing of its Charm, nor the Garden its Brightness” A week after the occurrence of the events I have just recounted—on the 2nd of November, to be exact—I received at my home in Paris the following telegraphic message: “Come to the Glandier by the earliest train.
occurrence
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From this reading “The Presbytery Has Lost Nothing of its Charm, nor the Garden its Brightness” A week after the occurrence of the events I have just recounted—on the 2nd of November, to be exact—I received at my home in Paris the following telegraphic message: “Come to the Glandier by the earliest train.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “The Presbytery Has Lost Nothing of its Charm, nor the Garden its Brightness” A week after the occurrence of the events I have just recounted—on the 2nd of November, to be exact—I received at my home in Paris the following telegraphic message: “Come to the Glandier by the earliest train.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “The Presbytery Has Lost Nothing of its Charm, nor the Garden its Brightness” A week after the occurrence of the events I have just recounted—on the 2nd of November, to be exact—I received at my home in Paris the following telegraphic message: “Come to the Glandier by the earliest train.
orphan
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From this reading I have already said, I think, that at that period, being a young barrister with but few briefs, I frequented the Palais de Justice rather for the purpose of familiarising myself with my professional duties than for the defence of the widow and orphan.
Palais
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From this reading I have already said, I think, that at that period, being a young barrister with but few briefs, I frequented the Palais de Justice rather for the purpose of familiarising myself with my professional duties than for the defence of the widow and orphan.
Paris
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From this reading “The Presbytery Has Lost Nothing of its Charm, nor the Garden its Brightness” A week after the occurrence of the events I have just recounted—on the 2nd of November, to be exact—I received at my home in Paris the following telegraphic message: “Come to the Glandier by the earliest train.
period
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From this reading I have already said, I think, that at that period, being a young barrister with but few briefs, I frequented the Palais de Justice rather for the purpose of familiarising myself with my professional duties than for the defence of the widow and orphan.
Presbytery
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From this reading “The Presbytery Has Lost Nothing of its Charm, nor the Garden its Brightness” A week after the occurrence of the events I have just recounted—on the 2nd of November, to be exact—I received at my home in Paris the following telegraphic message: “Come to the Glandier by the earliest train.
professional
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From this reading I have already said, I think, that at that period, being a young barrister with but few briefs, I frequented the Palais de Justice rather for the purpose of familiarising myself with my professional duties than for the defence of the widow and orphan.
purpose
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From this reading I have already said, I think, that at that period, being a young barrister with but few briefs, I frequented the Palais de Justice rather for the purpose of familiarising myself with my professional duties than for the defence of the widow and orphan.
rather
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From this reading I have already said, I think, that at that period, being a young barrister with but few briefs, I frequented the Palais de Justice rather for the purpose of familiarising myself with my professional duties than for the defence of the widow and orphan.
received
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From this reading “The Presbytery Has Lost Nothing of its Charm, nor the Garden its Brightness” A week after the occurrence of the events I have just recounted—on the 2nd of November, to be exact—I received at my home in Paris the following telegraphic message: “Come to the Glandier by the earliest train.
recounted
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From this reading “The Presbytery Has Lost Nothing of its Charm, nor the Garden its Brightness” A week after the occurrence of the events I have just recounted—on the 2nd of November, to be exact—I received at my home in Paris the following telegraphic message: “Come to the Glandier by the earliest train.
revolvers
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From this reading Bring revolvers.
Rouletabille
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From this reading Rouletabille.”
said
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From this reading I have already said, I think, that at that period, being a young barrister with but few briefs, I frequented the Palais de Justice rather for the purpose of familiarising myself with my professional duties than for the defence of the widow and orphan.
telegraphic
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From this reading “The Presbytery Has Lost Nothing of its Charm, nor the Garden its Brightness” A week after the occurrence of the events I have just recounted—on the 2nd of November, to be exact—I received at my home in Paris the following telegraphic message: “Come to the Glandier by the earliest train.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I have already said, I think, that at that period, being a young barrister with but few briefs, I frequented the Palais de Justice rather for the purpose of familiarising myself with my professional duties than for the defence of the widow and orphan.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I have already said, I think, that at that period, being a young barrister with but few briefs, I frequented the Palais de Justice rather for the purpose of familiarising myself with my professional duties than for the defence of the widow and orphan.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “The Presbytery Has Lost Nothing of its Charm, nor the Garden its Brightness” A week after the occurrence of the events I have just recounted—on the 2nd of November, to be exact—I received at my home in Paris the following telegraphic message: “Come to the Glandier by the earliest train.
thinknounUS /think/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I have already said, I think, that at that period, being a young barrister with but few briefs, I frequented the Palais de Justice rather for the purpose of familiarising myself with my professional duties than for the defence of the widow and orphan.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “The Presbytery Has Lost Nothing of its Charm, nor the Garden its Brightness” A week after the occurrence of the events I have just recounted—on the 2nd of November, to be exact—I received at my home in Paris the following telegraphic message: “Come to the Glandier by the earliest train.
train
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From this reading “The Presbytery Has Lost Nothing of its Charm, nor the Garden its Brightness” A week after the occurrence of the events I have just recounted—on the 2nd of November, to be exact—I received at my home in Paris the following telegraphic message: “Come to the Glandier by the earliest train.
week
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From this reading “The Presbytery Has Lost Nothing of its Charm, nor the Garden its Brightness” A week after the occurrence of the events I have just recounted—on the 2nd of November, to be exact—I received at my home in Paris the following telegraphic message: “Come to the Glandier by the earliest train.
widow
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From this reading I have already said, I think, that at that period, being a young barrister with but few briefs, I frequented the Palais de Justice rather for the purpose of familiarising myself with my professional duties than for the defence of the widow and orphan.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading I have already said, I think, that at that period, being a young barrister with but few briefs, I frequented the Palais de Justice rather for the purpose of familiarising myself with my professional duties than for the defence of the widow and orphan.
young
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From this reading I have already said, I think, that at that period, being a young barrister with but few briefs, I frequented the Palais de Justice rather for the purpose of familiarising myself with my professional duties than for the defence of the widow and orphan.
