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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 PORT LOOK-OUT There is a tendency among some people to regard war as a morally uplifting pursuit.
Able
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From this reading Be that as it may, Able Seaman Pettigrew, wearer of no good conduct badges and incorrigible leave-breaker in peace-time, remained in war merely Able Seaman Pettigrew, leave-breaker, and still minus good conduct badges.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Because a man fights in the cause of right and freedom, it is believed by quite a large section of those who don’t fight that he goes about the business in a completely regenerate spirit, unhampered by any of the human failings that were apt to beset him in pre-war days.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The wind howled down the muddy street, and the few lamps casting smears of yellow light at intervals along the thoroughfare only served to illuminate the driving rain.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading THE PORT LOOK-OUT There is a tendency among some people to regard war as a morally uplifting pursuit.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Because a man fights in the cause of right and freedom, it is believed by quite a large section of those who don’t fight that he goes about the business in a completely regenerate spirit, unhampered by any of the human failings that were apt to beset him in pre-war days.
any
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From this reading Because a man fights in the cause of right and freedom, it is believed by quite a large section of those who don’t fight that he goes about the business in a completely regenerate spirit, unhampered by any of the human failings that were apt to beset him in pre-war days.
apt
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From this reading Because a man fights in the cause of right and freedom, it is believed by quite a large section of those who don’t fight that he goes about the business in a completely regenerate spirit, unhampered by any of the human failings that were apt to beset him in pre-war days.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE PORT LOOK-OUT There is a tendency among some people to regard war as a morally uplifting pursuit.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He stood at the door of a London public-house, contemplating the night distastefully.
badges
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From this reading Be that as it may, Able Seaman Pettigrew, wearer of no good conduct badges and incorrigible leave-breaker in peace-time, remained in war merely Able Seaman Pettigrew, leave-breaker, and still minus good conduct badges.
Beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Be that as it may, Able Seaman Pettigrew, wearer of no good conduct badges and incorrigible leave-breaker in peace-time, remained in war merely Able Seaman Pettigrew, leave-breaker, and still minus good conduct badges.
BecauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading Because a man fights in the cause of right and freedom, it is believed by quite a large section of those who don’t fight that he goes about the business in a completely regenerate spirit, unhampered by any of the human failings that were apt to beset him in pre-war days.
believed
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From this reading Because a man fights in the cause of right and freedom, it is believed by quite a large section of those who don’t fight that he goes about the business in a completely regenerate spirit, unhampered by any of the human failings that were apt to beset him in pre-war days.
beset
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From this reading Because a man fights in the cause of right and freedom, it is believed by quite a large section of those who don’t fight that he goes about the business in a completely regenerate spirit, unhampered by any of the human failings that were apt to beset him in pre-war days.
business
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From this reading Because a man fights in the cause of right and freedom, it is believed by quite a large section of those who don’t fight that he goes about the business in a completely regenerate spirit, unhampered by any of the human failings that were apt to beset him in pre-war days.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Because a man fights in the cause of right and freedom, it is believed by quite a large section of those who don’t fight that he goes about the business in a completely regenerate spirit, unhampered by any of the human failings that were apt to beset him in pre-war days.
casting
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From this reading The wind howled down the muddy street, and the few lamps casting smears of yellow light at intervals along the thoroughfare only served to illuminate the driving rain.
cause
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From this reading Because a man fights in the cause of right and freedom, it is believed by quite a large section of those who don’t fight that he goes about the business in a completely regenerate spirit, unhampered by any of the human failings that were apt to beset him in pre-war days.
completely
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From this reading Because a man fights in the cause of right and freedom, it is believed by quite a large section of those who don’t fight that he goes about the business in a completely regenerate spirit, unhampered by any of the human failings that were apt to beset him in pre-war days.
conduct
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From this reading Be that as it may, Able Seaman Pettigrew, wearer of no good conduct badges and incorrigible leave-breaker in peace-time, remained in war merely Able Seaman Pettigrew, leave-breaker, and still minus good conduct badges.
contemplating
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From this reading He stood at the door of a London public-house, contemplating the night distastefully.
days
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From this reading Because a man fights in the cause of right and freedom, it is believed by quite a large section of those who don’t fight that he goes about the business in a completely regenerate spirit, unhampered by any of the human failings that were apt to beset him in pre-war days.
distastefully
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From this reading He stood at the door of a London public-house, contemplating the night distastefully.
don't
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From this reading Because a man fights in the cause of right and freedom, it is believed by quite a large section of those who don’t fight that he goes about the business in a completely regenerate spirit, unhampered by any of the human failings that were apt to beset him in pre-war days.
door
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From this reading He stood at the door of a London public-house, contemplating the night distastefully.
down
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From this reading The wind howled down the muddy street, and the few lamps casting smears of yellow light at intervals along the thoroughfare only served to illuminate the driving rain.
driving
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From this reading The wind howled down the muddy street, and the few lamps casting smears of yellow light at intervals along the thoroughfare only served to illuminate the driving rain.
failings
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From this reading Because a man fights in the cause of right and freedom, it is believed by quite a large section of those who don’t fight that he goes about the business in a completely regenerate spirit, unhampered by any of the human failings that were apt to beset him in pre-war days.
few
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From this reading The wind howled down the muddy street, and the few lamps casting smears of yellow light at intervals along the thoroughfare only served to illuminate the driving rain.
fight
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From this reading Because a man fights in the cause of right and freedom, it is believed by quite a large section of those who don’t fight that he goes about the business in a completely regenerate spirit, unhampered by any of the human failings that were apt to beset him in pre-war days.
fights
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From this reading Because a man fights in the cause of right and freedom, it is believed by quite a large section of those who don’t fight that he goes about the business in a completely regenerate spirit, unhampered by any of the human failings that were apt to beset him in pre-war days.
freedom
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From this reading Because a man fights in the cause of right and freedom, it is believed by quite a large section of those who don’t fight that he goes about the business in a completely regenerate spirit, unhampered by any of the human failings that were apt to beset him in pre-war days.
goes
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From this reading Because a man fights in the cause of right and freedom, it is believed by quite a large section of those who don’t fight that he goes about the business in a completely regenerate spirit, unhampered by any of the human failings that were apt to beset him in pre-war days.
goodnounUS /good/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Be that as it may, Able Seaman Pettigrew, wearer of no good conduct badges and incorrigible leave-breaker in peace-time, remained in war merely Able Seaman Pettigrew, leave-breaker, and still minus good conduct badges.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Because a man fights in the cause of right and freedom, it is believed by quite a large section of those who don’t fight that he goes about the business in a completely regenerate spirit, unhampered by any of the human failings that were apt to beset him in pre-war days.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Because a man fights in the cause of right and freedom, it is believed by quite a large section of those who don’t fight that he goes about the business in a completely regenerate spirit, unhampered by any of the human failings that were apt to beset him in pre-war days.
howled
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From this reading The wind howled down the muddy street, and the few lamps casting smears of yellow light at intervals along the thoroughfare only served to illuminate the driving rain.
human
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From this reading Because a man fights in the cause of right and freedom, it is believed by quite a large section of those who don’t fight that he goes about the business in a completely regenerate spirit, unhampered by any of the human failings that were apt to beset him in pre-war days.
illuminateverbUS /ɪˈluː.mɪ.neɪt/
To light up or make clear; to decorate a manuscript with gold, silver, or brilliant colors.
From this reading The wind howled down the muddy street, and the few lamps casting smears of yellow light at intervals along the thoroughfare only served to illuminate the driving rain.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Because a man fights in the cause of right and freedom, it is believed by quite a large section of those who don’t fight that he goes about the business in a completely regenerate spirit, unhampered by any of the human failings that were apt to beset him in pre-war days.
incorrigible
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From this reading Be that as it may, Able Seaman Pettigrew, wearer of no good conduct badges and incorrigible leave-breaker in peace-time, remained in war merely Able Seaman Pettigrew, leave-breaker, and still minus good conduct badges.
intervals
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From this reading The wind howled down the muddy street, and the few lamps casting smears of yellow light at intervals along the thoroughfare only served to illuminate the driving rain.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PORT LOOK-OUT There is a tendency among some people to regard war as a morally uplifting pursuit.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Because a man fights in the cause of right and freedom, it is believed by quite a large section of those who don’t fight that he goes about the business in a completely regenerate spirit, unhampered by any of the human failings that were apt to beset him in pre-war days.
lamps
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From this reading The wind howled down the muddy street, and the few lamps casting smears of yellow light at intervals along the thoroughfare only served to illuminate the driving rain.
large
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From this reading Because a man fights in the cause of right and freedom, it is believed by quite a large section of those who don’t fight that he goes about the business in a completely regenerate spirit, unhampered by any of the human failings that were apt to beset him in pre-war days.
leave-breaker
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From this reading Be that as it may, Able Seaman Pettigrew, wearer of no good conduct badges and incorrigible leave-breaker in peace-time, remained in war merely Able Seaman Pettigrew, leave-breaker, and still minus good conduct badges.
light
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From this reading The wind howled down the muddy street, and the few lamps casting smears of yellow light at intervals along the thoroughfare only served to illuminate the driving rain.
London
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From this reading He stood at the door of a London public-house, contemplating the night distastefully.
LOOK-OUT
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From this reading THE PORT LOOK-OUT There is a tendency among some people to regard war as a morally uplifting pursuit.
man
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From this reading Because a man fights in the cause of right and freedom, it is believed by quite a large section of those who don’t fight that he goes about the business in a completely regenerate spirit, unhampered by any of the human failings that were apt to beset him in pre-war days.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Be that as it may, Able Seaman Pettigrew, wearer of no good conduct badges and incorrigible leave-breaker in peace-time, remained in war merely Able Seaman Pettigrew, leave-breaker, and still minus good conduct badges.
merely
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From this reading Be that as it may, Able Seaman Pettigrew, wearer of no good conduct badges and incorrigible leave-breaker in peace-time, remained in war merely Able Seaman Pettigrew, leave-breaker, and still minus good conduct badges.
minus
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From this reading Be that as it may, Able Seaman Pettigrew, wearer of no good conduct badges and incorrigible leave-breaker in peace-time, remained in war merely Able Seaman Pettigrew, leave-breaker, and still minus good conduct badges.
morally
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From this reading THE PORT LOOK-OUT There is a tendency among some people to regard war as a morally uplifting pursuit.
muddy
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From this reading The wind howled down the muddy street, and the few lamps casting smears of yellow light at intervals along the thoroughfare only served to illuminate the driving rain.
night
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From this reading He stood at the door of a London public-house, contemplating the night distastefully.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Be that as it may, Able Seaman Pettigrew, wearer of no good conduct badges and incorrigible leave-breaker in peace-time, remained in war merely Able Seaman Pettigrew, leave-breaker, and still minus good conduct badges.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Because a man fights in the cause of right and freedom, it is believed by quite a large section of those who don’t fight that he goes about the business in a completely regenerate spirit, unhampered by any of the human failings that were apt to beset him in pre-war days.
only
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From this reading The wind howled down the muddy street, and the few lamps casting smears of yellow light at intervals along the thoroughfare only served to illuminate the driving rain.
peace-time
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From this reading Be that as it may, Able Seaman Pettigrew, wearer of no good conduct badges and incorrigible leave-breaker in peace-time, remained in war merely Able Seaman Pettigrew, leave-breaker, and still minus good conduct badges.
people
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From this reading THE PORT LOOK-OUT There is a tendency among some people to regard war as a morally uplifting pursuit.
Pettigrew
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From this reading Be that as it may, Able Seaman Pettigrew, wearer of no good conduct badges and incorrigible leave-breaker in peace-time, remained in war merely Able Seaman Pettigrew, leave-breaker, and still minus good conduct badges.
PORT
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From this reading THE PORT LOOK-OUT There is a tendency among some people to regard war as a morally uplifting pursuit.
pre-war
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From this reading Because a man fights in the cause of right and freedom, it is believed by quite a large section of those who don’t fight that he goes about the business in a completely regenerate spirit, unhampered by any of the human failings that were apt to beset him in pre-war days.
public-house
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From this reading He stood at the door of a London public-house, contemplating the night distastefully.
pursuit
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From this reading THE PORT LOOK-OUT There is a tendency among some people to regard war as a morally uplifting pursuit.
quitenounUS /quite/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Because a man fights in the cause of right and freedom, it is believed by quite a large section of those who don’t fight that he goes about the business in a completely regenerate spirit, unhampered by any of the human failings that were apt to beset him in pre-war days.
rain
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From this reading The wind howled down the muddy street, and the few lamps casting smears of yellow light at intervals along the thoroughfare only served to illuminate the driving rain.
regard
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From this reading THE PORT LOOK-OUT There is a tendency among some people to regard war as a morally uplifting pursuit.
regenerate
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From this reading Because a man fights in the cause of right and freedom, it is believed by quite a large section of those who don’t fight that he goes about the business in a completely regenerate spirit, unhampered by any of the human failings that were apt to beset him in pre-war days.
remainednounUS /ˈremained/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Be that as it may, Able Seaman Pettigrew, wearer of no good conduct badges and incorrigible leave-breaker in peace-time, remained in war merely Able Seaman Pettigrew, leave-breaker, and still minus good conduct badges.
rightnounUS /right/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Because a man fights in the cause of right and freedom, it is believed by quite a large section of those who don’t fight that he goes about the business in a completely regenerate spirit, unhampered by any of the human failings that were apt to beset him in pre-war days.
Seaman
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From this reading Be that as it may, Able Seaman Pettigrew, wearer of no good conduct badges and incorrigible leave-breaker in peace-time, remained in war merely Able Seaman Pettigrew, leave-breaker, and still minus good conduct badges.
section
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From this reading Because a man fights in the cause of right and freedom, it is believed by quite a large section of those who don’t fight that he goes about the business in a completely regenerate spirit, unhampered by any of the human failings that were apt to beset him in pre-war days.
served
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From this reading The wind howled down the muddy street, and the few lamps casting smears of yellow light at intervals along the thoroughfare only served to illuminate the driving rain.
smears
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From this reading The wind howled down the muddy street, and the few lamps casting smears of yellow light at intervals along the thoroughfare only served to illuminate the driving rain.
some
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From this reading THE PORT LOOK-OUT There is a tendency among some people to regard war as a morally uplifting pursuit.
spirit
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From this reading Because a man fights in the cause of right and freedom, it is believed by quite a large section of those who don’t fight that he goes about the business in a completely regenerate spirit, unhampered by any of the human failings that were apt to beset him in pre-war days.
stillnounUS /still/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Be that as it may, Able Seaman Pettigrew, wearer of no good conduct badges and incorrigible leave-breaker in peace-time, remained in war merely Able Seaman Pettigrew, leave-breaker, and still minus good conduct badges.
stoodnounUS /stood/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He stood at the door of a London public-house, contemplating the night distastefully.
street
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From this reading The wind howled down the muddy street, and the few lamps casting smears of yellow light at intervals along the thoroughfare only served to illuminate the driving rain.
tendency
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From this reading THE PORT LOOK-OUT There is a tendency among some people to regard war as a morally uplifting pursuit.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Because a man fights in the cause of right and freedom, it is believed by quite a large section of those who don’t fight that he goes about the business in a completely regenerate spirit, unhampered by any of the human failings that were apt to beset him in pre-war days.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PORT LOOK-OUT There is a tendency among some people to regard war as a morally uplifting pursuit.
There
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From this reading THE PORT LOOK-OUT There is a tendency among some people to regard war as a morally uplifting pursuit.
thoroughfare
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From this reading The wind howled down the muddy street, and the few lamps casting smears of yellow light at intervals along the thoroughfare only served to illuminate the driving rain.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Because a man fights in the cause of right and freedom, it is believed by quite a large section of those who don’t fight that he goes about the business in a completely regenerate spirit, unhampered by any of the human failings that were apt to beset him in pre-war days.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE PORT LOOK-OUT There is a tendency among some people to regard war as a morally uplifting pursuit.
unhampered
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From this reading Because a man fights in the cause of right and freedom, it is believed by quite a large section of those who don’t fight that he goes about the business in a completely regenerate spirit, unhampered by any of the human failings that were apt to beset him in pre-war days.
uplifting
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From this reading THE PORT LOOK-OUT There is a tendency among some people to regard war as a morally uplifting pursuit.
war
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From this reading THE PORT LOOK-OUT There is a tendency among some people to regard war as a morally uplifting pursuit.
wearer
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From this reading Be that as it may, Able Seaman Pettigrew, wearer of no good conduct badges and incorrigible leave-breaker in peace-time, remained in war merely Able Seaman Pettigrew, leave-breaker, and still minus good conduct badges.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Because a man fights in the cause of right and freedom, it is believed by quite a large section of those who don’t fight that he goes about the business in a completely regenerate spirit, unhampered by any of the human failings that were apt to beset him in pre-war days.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Because a man fights in the cause of right and freedom, it is believed by quite a large section of those who don’t fight that he goes about the business in a completely regenerate spirit, unhampered by any of the human failings that were apt to beset him in pre-war days.
windnounUS /wind/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The wind howled down the muddy street, and the few lamps casting smears of yellow light at intervals along the thoroughfare only served to illuminate the driving rain.
yellow
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From this reading The wind howled down the muddy street, and the few lamps casting smears of yellow light at intervals along the thoroughfare only served to illuminate the driving rain.
