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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 COLLEGE DAYS Sam and Grace sat in a corner of the piazza for the best part of half an hour, and during that time the girl told of her various doings at Hope and about the news from home, and Sam related what had occurred at Brill, omitting, however, to tell how Tom had sent Spud and Stanley into the old well hole.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading COLLEGE DAYS Sam and Grace sat in a corner of the piazza for the best part of half an hour, and during that time the girl told of her various doings at Hope and about the news from home, and Sam related what had occurred at Brill, omitting, however, to tell how Tom had sent Spud and Stanley into the old well hole.
added
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From this reading There was a good deal of nonsense added to the conversation, and it must be admitted that Sam held Grace's hand as much as she would permit.
admitted
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From this reading There was a good deal of nonsense added to the conversation, and it must be admitted that Sam held Grace's hand as much as she would permit.
also
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From this reading They also spoke about the wedding of Dick and Dora, and of the good times they had enjoyed on that occasion.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading COLLEGE DAYS Sam and Grace sat in a corner of the piazza for the best part of half an hour, and during that time the girl told of her various doings at Hope and about the news from home, and Sam related what had occurred at Brill, omitting, however, to tell how Tom had sent Spud and Stanley into the old well hole.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading COLLEGE DAYS Sam and Grace sat in a corner of the piazza for the best part of half an hour, and during that time the girl told of her various doings at Hope and about the news from home, and Sam related what had occurred at Brill, omitting, however, to tell how Tom had sent Spud and Stanley into the old well hole.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was a good deal of nonsense added to the conversation, and it must be admitted that Sam held Grace's hand as much as she would permit.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading COLLEGE DAYS Sam and Grace sat in a corner of the piazza for the best part of half an hour, and during that time the girl told of her various doings at Hope and about the news from home, and Sam related what had occurred at Brill, omitting, however, to tell how Tom had sent Spud and Stanley into the old well hole.
back
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From this reading What they talked about none of the others knew at the time, but Nellie came back looking very sober and thoughtful, so that her sister wondered if Tom had really and truly proposed to her.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There was a good deal of nonsense added to the conversation, and it must be admitted that Sam held Grace's hand as much as she would permit.
best
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From this reading COLLEGE DAYS Sam and Grace sat in a corner of the piazza for the best part of half an hour, and during that time the girl told of her various doings at Hope and about the news from home, and Sam related what had occurred at Brill, omitting, however, to tell how Tom had sent Spud and Stanley into the old well hole.
Brill
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From this reading COLLEGE DAYS Sam and Grace sat in a corner of the piazza for the best part of half an hour, and during that time the girl told of her various doings at Hope and about the news from home, and Sam related what had occurred at Brill, omitting, however, to tell how Tom had sent Spud and Stanley into the old well hole.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading What they talked about none of the others knew at the time, but Nellie came back looking very sober and thoughtful, so that her sister wondered if Tom had really and truly proposed to her.
came
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From this reading What they talked about none of the others knew at the time, but Nellie came back looking very sober and thoughtful, so that her sister wondered if Tom had really and truly proposed to her.
COLLEGE
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From this reading COLLEGE DAYS Sam and Grace sat in a corner of the piazza for the best part of half an hour, and during that time the girl told of her various doings at Hope and about the news from home, and Sam related what had occurred at Brill, omitting, however, to tell how Tom had sent Spud and Stanley into the old well hole.
conversation
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From this reading There was a good deal of nonsense added to the conversation, and it must be admitted that Sam held Grace's hand as much as she would permit.
corner
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From this reading COLLEGE DAYS Sam and Grace sat in a corner of the piazza for the best part of half an hour, and during that time the girl told of her various doings at Hope and about the news from home, and Sam related what had occurred at Brill, omitting, however, to tell how Tom had sent Spud and Stanley into the old well hole.
DAYS
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From this reading COLLEGE DAYS Sam and Grace sat in a corner of the piazza for the best part of half an hour, and during that time the girl told of her various doings at Hope and about the news from home, and Sam related what had occurred at Brill, omitting, however, to tell how Tom had sent Spud and Stanley into the old well hole.
deal
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From this reading There was a good deal of nonsense added to the conversation, and it must be admitted that Sam held Grace's hand as much as she would permit.
Dick
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From this reading They also spoke about the wedding of Dick and Dora, and of the good times they had enjoyed on that occasion.
doings
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From this reading COLLEGE DAYS Sam and Grace sat in a corner of the piazza for the best part of half an hour, and during that time the girl told of her various doings at Hope and about the news from home, and Sam related what had occurred at Brill, omitting, however, to tell how Tom had sent Spud and Stanley into the old well hole.
Dora
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From this reading They also spoke about the wedding of Dick and Dora, and of the good times they had enjoyed on that occasion.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading COLLEGE DAYS Sam and Grace sat in a corner of the piazza for the best part of half an hour, and during that time the girl told of her various doings at Hope and about the news from home, and Sam related what had occurred at Brill, omitting, however, to tell how Tom had sent Spud and Stanley into the old well hole.
enjoyed
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From this reading They also spoke about the wedding of Dick and Dora, and of the good times they had enjoyed on that occasion.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading COLLEGE DAYS Sam and Grace sat in a corner of the piazza for the best part of half an hour, and during that time the girl told of her various doings at Hope and about the news from home, and Sam related what had occurred at Brill, omitting, however, to tell how Tom had sent Spud and Stanley into the old well hole.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading COLLEGE DAYS Sam and Grace sat in a corner of the piazza for the best part of half an hour, and during that time the girl told of her various doings at Hope and about the news from home, and Sam related what had occurred at Brill, omitting, however, to tell how Tom had sent Spud and Stanley into the old well hole.
girl
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From this reading COLLEGE DAYS Sam and Grace sat in a corner of the piazza for the best part of half an hour, and during that time the girl told of her various doings at Hope and about the news from home, and Sam related what had occurred at Brill, omitting, however, to tell how Tom had sent Spud and Stanley into the old well hole.
good
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From this reading There was a good deal of nonsense added to the conversation, and it must be admitted that Sam held Grace's hand as much as she would permit.
Grace
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From this reading COLLEGE DAYS Sam and Grace sat in a corner of the piazza for the best part of half an hour, and during that time the girl told of her various doings at Hope and about the news from home, and Sam related what had occurred at Brill, omitting, however, to tell how Tom had sent Spud and Stanley into the old well hole.
Grace's
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From this reading There was a good deal of nonsense added to the conversation, and it must be admitted that Sam held Grace's hand as much as she would permit.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading COLLEGE DAYS Sam and Grace sat in a corner of the piazza for the best part of half an hour, and during that time the girl told of her various doings at Hope and about the news from home, and Sam related what had occurred at Brill, omitting, however, to tell how Tom had sent Spud and Stanley into the old well hole.
half
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From this reading COLLEGE DAYS Sam and Grace sat in a corner of the piazza for the best part of half an hour, and during that time the girl told of her various doings at Hope and about the news from home, and Sam related what had occurred at Brill, omitting, however, to tell how Tom had sent Spud and Stanley into the old well hole.
hand
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From this reading There was a good deal of nonsense added to the conversation, and it must be admitted that Sam held Grace's hand as much as she would permit.
held
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From this reading There was a good deal of nonsense added to the conversation, and it must be admitted that Sam held Grace's hand as much as she would permit.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading COLLEGE DAYS Sam and Grace sat in a corner of the piazza for the best part of half an hour, and during that time the girl told of her various doings at Hope and about the news from home, and Sam related what had occurred at Brill, omitting, however, to tell how Tom had sent Spud and Stanley into the old well hole.
hole
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From this reading COLLEGE DAYS Sam and Grace sat in a corner of the piazza for the best part of half an hour, and during that time the girl told of her various doings at Hope and about the news from home, and Sam related what had occurred at Brill, omitting, however, to tell how Tom had sent Spud and Stanley into the old well hole.
home
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From this reading COLLEGE DAYS Sam and Grace sat in a corner of the piazza for the best part of half an hour, and during that time the girl told of her various doings at Hope and about the news from home, and Sam related what had occurred at Brill, omitting, however, to tell how Tom had sent Spud and Stanley into the old well hole.
Hope
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From this reading COLLEGE DAYS Sam and Grace sat in a corner of the piazza for the best part of half an hour, and during that time the girl told of her various doings at Hope and about the news from home, and Sam related what had occurred at Brill, omitting, however, to tell how Tom had sent Spud and Stanley into the old well hole.
hotel
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From this reading Tom and Nellie took a stroll through a little park opposite the hotel.
hour
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From this reading COLLEGE DAYS Sam and Grace sat in a corner of the piazza for the best part of half an hour, and during that time the girl told of her various doings at Hope and about the news from home, and Sam related what had occurred at Brill, omitting, however, to tell how Tom had sent Spud and Stanley into the old well hole.
how
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From this reading COLLEGE DAYS Sam and Grace sat in a corner of the piazza for the best part of half an hour, and during that time the girl told of her various doings at Hope and about the news from home, and Sam related what had occurred at Brill, omitting, however, to tell how Tom had sent Spud and Stanley into the old well hole.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading COLLEGE DAYS Sam and Grace sat in a corner of the piazza for the best part of half an hour, and during that time the girl told of her various doings at Hope and about the news from home, and Sam related what had occurred at Brill, omitting, however, to tell how Tom had sent Spud and Stanley into the old well hole.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading What they talked about none of the others knew at the time, but Nellie came back looking very sober and thoughtful, so that her sister wondered if Tom had really and truly proposed to her.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading COLLEGE DAYS Sam and Grace sat in a corner of the piazza for the best part of half an hour, and during that time the girl told of her various doings at Hope and about the news from home, and Sam related what had occurred at Brill, omitting, however, to tell how Tom had sent Spud and Stanley into the old well hole.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading COLLEGE DAYS Sam and Grace sat in a corner of the piazza for the best part of half an hour, and during that time the girl told of her various doings at Hope and about the news from home, and Sam related what had occurred at Brill, omitting, however, to tell how Tom had sent Spud and Stanley into the old well hole.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was a good deal of nonsense added to the conversation, and it must be admitted that Sam held Grace's hand as much as she would permit.
knew
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From this reading What they talked about none of the others knew at the time, but Nellie came back looking very sober and thoughtful, so that her sister wondered if Tom had really and truly proposed to her.
little
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From this reading Tom and Nellie took a stroll through a little park opposite the hotel.
looking
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From this reading What they talked about none of the others knew at the time, but Nellie came back looking very sober and thoughtful, so that her sister wondered if Tom had really and truly proposed to her.
much
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From this reading There was a good deal of nonsense added to the conversation, and it must be admitted that Sam held Grace's hand as much as she would permit.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading There was a good deal of nonsense added to the conversation, and it must be admitted that Sam held Grace's hand as much as she would permit.
Nellie
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From this reading Tom and Nellie took a stroll through a little park opposite the hotel.
news
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From this reading COLLEGE DAYS Sam and Grace sat in a corner of the piazza for the best part of half an hour, and during that time the girl told of her various doings at Hope and about the news from home, and Sam related what had occurred at Brill, omitting, however, to tell how Tom had sent Spud and Stanley into the old well hole.
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading What they talked about none of the others knew at the time, but Nellie came back looking very sober and thoughtful, so that her sister wondered if Tom had really and truly proposed to her.
nonsense
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From this reading There was a good deal of nonsense added to the conversation, and it must be admitted that Sam held Grace's hand as much as she would permit.
occasion
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From this reading They also spoke about the wedding of Dick and Dora, and of the good times they had enjoyed on that occasion.
occurred
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From this reading COLLEGE DAYS Sam and Grace sat in a corner of the piazza for the best part of half an hour, and during that time the girl told of her various doings at Hope and about the news from home, and Sam related what had occurred at Brill, omitting, however, to tell how Tom had sent Spud and Stanley into the old well hole.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading COLLEGE DAYS Sam and Grace sat in a corner of the piazza for the best part of half an hour, and during that time the girl told of her various doings at Hope and about the news from home, and Sam related what had occurred at Brill, omitting, however, to tell how Tom had sent Spud and Stanley into the old well hole.
old
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From this reading COLLEGE DAYS Sam and Grace sat in a corner of the piazza for the best part of half an hour, and during that time the girl told of her various doings at Hope and about the news from home, and Sam related what had occurred at Brill, omitting, however, to tell how Tom had sent Spud and Stanley into the old well hole.
omitting
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From this reading COLLEGE DAYS Sam and Grace sat in a corner of the piazza for the best part of half an hour, and during that time the girl told of her various doings at Hope and about the news from home, and Sam related what had occurred at Brill, omitting, however, to tell how Tom had sent Spud and Stanley into the old well hole.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They also spoke about the wedding of Dick and Dora, and of the good times they had enjoyed on that occasion.
opposite
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From this reading Tom and Nellie took a stroll through a little park opposite the hotel.
others
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From this reading What they talked about none of the others knew at the time, but Nellie came back looking very sober and thoughtful, so that her sister wondered if Tom had really and truly proposed to her.
park
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From this reading Tom and Nellie took a stroll through a little park opposite the hotel.
part
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From this reading COLLEGE DAYS Sam and Grace sat in a corner of the piazza for the best part of half an hour, and during that time the girl told of her various doings at Hope and about the news from home, and Sam related what had occurred at Brill, omitting, however, to tell how Tom had sent Spud and Stanley into the old well hole.
permit
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From this reading There was a good deal of nonsense added to the conversation, and it must be admitted that Sam held Grace's hand as much as she would permit.
piazza
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From this reading COLLEGE DAYS Sam and Grace sat in a corner of the piazza for the best part of half an hour, and during that time the girl told of her various doings at Hope and about the news from home, and Sam related what had occurred at Brill, omitting, however, to tell how Tom had sent Spud and Stanley into the old well hole.
proposed
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From this reading What they talked about none of the others knew at the time, but Nellie came back looking very sober and thoughtful, so that her sister wondered if Tom had really and truly proposed to her.
really
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From this reading What they talked about none of the others knew at the time, but Nellie came back looking very sober and thoughtful, so that her sister wondered if Tom had really and truly proposed to her.
related
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From this reading COLLEGE DAYS Sam and Grace sat in a corner of the piazza for the best part of half an hour, and during that time the girl told of her various doings at Hope and about the news from home, and Sam related what had occurred at Brill, omitting, however, to tell how Tom had sent Spud and Stanley into the old well hole.
Sam
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From this reading COLLEGE DAYS Sam and Grace sat in a corner of the piazza for the best part of half an hour, and during that time the girl told of her various doings at Hope and about the news from home, and Sam related what had occurred at Brill, omitting, however, to tell how Tom had sent Spud and Stanley into the old well hole.
sat
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From this reading COLLEGE DAYS Sam and Grace sat in a corner of the piazza for the best part of half an hour, and during that time the girl told of her various doings at Hope and about the news from home, and Sam related what had occurred at Brill, omitting, however, to tell how Tom had sent Spud and Stanley into the old well hole.
sent
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From this reading COLLEGE DAYS Sam and Grace sat in a corner of the piazza for the best part of half an hour, and during that time the girl told of her various doings at Hope and about the news from home, and Sam related what had occurred at Brill, omitting, however, to tell how Tom had sent Spud and Stanley into the old well hole.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was a good deal of nonsense added to the conversation, and it must be admitted that Sam held Grace's hand as much as she would permit.
sister
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From this reading What they talked about none of the others knew at the time, but Nellie came back looking very sober and thoughtful, so that her sister wondered if Tom had really and truly proposed to her.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading What they talked about none of the others knew at the time, but Nellie came back looking very sober and thoughtful, so that her sister wondered if Tom had really and truly proposed to her.
sober
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From this reading What they talked about none of the others knew at the time, but Nellie came back looking very sober and thoughtful, so that her sister wondered if Tom had really and truly proposed to her.
spoke
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From this reading They also spoke about the wedding of Dick and Dora, and of the good times they had enjoyed on that occasion.
Spud
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From this reading COLLEGE DAYS Sam and Grace sat in a corner of the piazza for the best part of half an hour, and during that time the girl told of her various doings at Hope and about the news from home, and Sam related what had occurred at Brill, omitting, however, to tell how Tom had sent Spud and Stanley into the old well hole.
Stanley
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From this reading COLLEGE DAYS Sam and Grace sat in a corner of the piazza for the best part of half an hour, and during that time the girl told of her various doings at Hope and about the news from home, and Sam related what had occurred at Brill, omitting, however, to tell how Tom had sent Spud and Stanley into the old well hole.
stroll
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From this reading Tom and Nellie took a stroll through a little park opposite the hotel.
talked
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From this reading What they talked about none of the others knew at the time, but Nellie came back looking very sober and thoughtful, so that her sister wondered if Tom had really and truly proposed to her.
tell
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From this reading COLLEGE DAYS Sam and Grace sat in a corner of the piazza for the best part of half an hour, and during that time the girl told of her various doings at Hope and about the news from home, and Sam related what had occurred at Brill, omitting, however, to tell how Tom had sent Spud and Stanley into the old well hole.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading COLLEGE DAYS Sam and Grace sat in a corner of the piazza for the best part of half an hour, and during that time the girl told of her various doings at Hope and about the news from home, and Sam related what had occurred at Brill, omitting, however, to tell how Tom had sent Spud and Stanley into the old well hole.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading COLLEGE DAYS Sam and Grace sat in a corner of the piazza for the best part of half an hour, and during that time the girl told of her various doings at Hope and about the news from home, and Sam related what had occurred at Brill, omitting, however, to tell how Tom had sent Spud and Stanley into the old well hole.
There
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From this reading There was a good deal of nonsense added to the conversation, and it must be admitted that Sam held Grace's hand as much as she would permit.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They also spoke about the wedding of Dick and Dora, and of the good times they had enjoyed on that occasion.
thoughtful
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From this reading What they talked about none of the others knew at the time, but Nellie came back looking very sober and thoughtful, so that her sister wondered if Tom had really and truly proposed to her.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Tom and Nellie took a stroll through a little park opposite the hotel.
time
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From this reading COLLEGE DAYS Sam and Grace sat in a corner of the piazza for the best part of half an hour, and during that time the girl told of her various doings at Hope and about the news from home, and Sam related what had occurred at Brill, omitting, however, to tell how Tom had sent Spud and Stanley into the old well hole.
times
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From this reading They also spoke about the wedding of Dick and Dora, and of the good times they had enjoyed on that occasion.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading COLLEGE DAYS Sam and Grace sat in a corner of the piazza for the best part of half an hour, and during that time the girl told of her various doings at Hope and about the news from home, and Sam related what had occurred at Brill, omitting, however, to tell how Tom had sent Spud and Stanley into the old well hole.
told
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From this reading COLLEGE DAYS Sam and Grace sat in a corner of the piazza for the best part of half an hour, and during that time the girl told of her various doings at Hope and about the news from home, and Sam related what had occurred at Brill, omitting, however, to tell how Tom had sent Spud and Stanley into the old well hole.
Tom
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From this reading COLLEGE DAYS Sam and Grace sat in a corner of the piazza for the best part of half an hour, and during that time the girl told of her various doings at Hope and about the news from home, and Sam related what had occurred at Brill, omitting, however, to tell how Tom had sent Spud and Stanley into the old well hole.
took
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From this reading Tom and Nellie took a stroll through a little park opposite the hotel.
truly
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From this reading What they talked about none of the others knew at the time, but Nellie came back looking very sober and thoughtful, so that her sister wondered if Tom had really and truly proposed to her.
various
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From this reading COLLEGE DAYS Sam and Grace sat in a corner of the piazza for the best part of half an hour, and during that time the girl told of her various doings at Hope and about the news from home, and Sam related what had occurred at Brill, omitting, however, to tell how Tom had sent Spud and Stanley into the old well hole.
very
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From this reading What they talked about none of the others knew at the time, but Nellie came back looking very sober and thoughtful, so that her sister wondered if Tom had really and truly proposed to her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a good deal of nonsense added to the conversation, and it must be admitted that Sam held Grace's hand as much as she would permit.
wedding
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From this reading They also spoke about the wedding of Dick and Dora, and of the good times they had enjoyed on that occasion.
well
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From this reading COLLEGE DAYS Sam and Grace sat in a corner of the piazza for the best part of half an hour, and during that time the girl told of her various doings at Hope and about the news from home, and Sam related what had occurred at Brill, omitting, however, to tell how Tom had sent Spud and Stanley into the old well hole.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading COLLEGE DAYS Sam and Grace sat in a corner of the piazza for the best part of half an hour, and during that time the girl told of her various doings at Hope and about the news from home, and Sam related what had occurred at Brill, omitting, however, to tell how Tom had sent Spud and Stanley into the old well hole.
wondered
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From this reading What they talked about none of the others knew at the time, but Nellie came back looking very sober and thoughtful, so that her sister wondered if Tom had really and truly proposed to her.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading There was a good deal of nonsense added to the conversation, and it must be admitted that Sam held Grace's hand as much as she would permit.
