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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 SELECTING THE FLOWER OF MANKIND After a day or two, during which the ark was left open for inspection, and was visited by many thousands, Cosmo Versál announced that no more visitors would be admitted.
admitted
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From this reading SELECTING THE FLOWER OF MANKIND After a day or two, during which the ark was left open for inspection, and was visited by many thousands, Cosmo Versál announced that no more visitors would be admitted.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading SELECTING THE FLOWER OF MANKIND After a day or two, during which the ark was left open for inspection, and was visited by many thousands, Cosmo Versál announced that no more visitors would be admitted.
all
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From this reading He placed sentinels at all entrances, and began the construction of a shallow ditch, entirely inclosing the grounds.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SELECTING THE FLOWER OF MANKIND After a day or two, during which the ark was left open for inspection, and was visited by many thousands, Cosmo Versál announced that no more visitors would be admitted.
announced
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From this reading SELECTING THE FLOWER OF MANKIND After a day or two, during which the ark was left open for inspection, and was visited by many thousands, Cosmo Versál announced that no more visitors would be admitted.
ark
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From this reading SELECTING THE FLOWER OF MANKIND After a day or two, during which the ark was left open for inspection, and was visited by many thousands, Cosmo Versál announced that no more visitors would be admitted.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He placed sentinels at all entrances, and began the construction of a shallow ditch, entirely inclosing the grounds.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading SELECTING THE FLOWER OF MANKIND After a day or two, during which the ark was left open for inspection, and was visited by many thousands, Cosmo Versál announced that no more visitors would be admitted.
became
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From this reading Public curiosity was intensely excited by this singular proceeding, especially when it became known that the workmen were stringing copper wires the whole length of the ditch.
begannounUS /began/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He placed sentinels at all entrances, and began the construction of a shallow ditch, entirely inclosing the grounds.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Cosmo and his employees gave evasive replies to all inquiries.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading SELECTING THE FLOWER OF MANKIND After a day or two, during which the ark was left open for inspection, and was visited by many thousands, Cosmo Versál announced that no more visitors would be admitted.
construction
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From this reading He placed sentinels at all entrances, and began the construction of a shallow ditch, entirely inclosing the grounds.
copper
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From this reading Public curiosity was intensely excited by this singular proceeding, especially when it became known that the workmen were stringing copper wires the whole length of the ditch.
Cosmo
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From this reading SELECTING THE FLOWER OF MANKIND After a day or two, during which the ark was left open for inspection, and was visited by many thousands, Cosmo Versál announced that no more visitors would be admitted.
curiosity
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From this reading Public curiosity was intensely excited by this singular proceeding, especially when it became known that the workmen were stringing copper wires the whole length of the ditch.
day
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From this reading SELECTING THE FLOWER OF MANKIND After a day or two, during which the ark was left open for inspection, and was visited by many thousands, Cosmo Versál announced that no more visitors would be admitted.
deuce
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From this reading "What the deuce is he up to now?" was the question on everybody's lips.
ditch
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From this reading He placed sentinels at all entrances, and began the construction of a shallow ditch, entirely inclosing the grounds.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading SELECTING THE FLOWER OF MANKIND After a day or two, during which the ark was left open for inspection, and was visited by many thousands, Cosmo Versál announced that no more visitors would be admitted.
employees
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From this reading But Cosmo and his employees gave evasive replies to all inquiries.
entirelynounUS /ˈentirely/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading He placed sentinels at all entrances, and began the construction of a shallow ditch, entirely inclosing the grounds.
entrances
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From this reading He placed sentinels at all entrances, and began the construction of a shallow ditch, entirely inclosing the grounds.
especially
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From this reading Public curiosity was intensely excited by this singular proceeding, especially when it became known that the workmen were stringing copper wires the whole length of the ditch.
evasive
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From this reading But Cosmo and his employees gave evasive replies to all inquiries.
everybody's
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From this reading "What the deuce is he up to now?" was the question on everybody's lips.
excitedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/
very enthusiastic or eager
From this reading Public curiosity was intensely excited by this singular proceeding, especially when it became known that the workmen were stringing copper wires the whole length of the ditch.
FLOWER
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From this reading SELECTING THE FLOWER OF MANKIND After a day or two, during which the ark was left open for inspection, and was visited by many thousands, Cosmo Versál announced that no more visitors would be admitted.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SELECTING THE FLOWER OF MANKIND After a day or two, during which the ark was left open for inspection, and was visited by many thousands, Cosmo Versál announced that no more visitors would be admitted.
gave
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From this reading But Cosmo and his employees gave evasive replies to all inquiries.
grounds
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From this reading He placed sentinels at all entrances, and began the construction of a shallow ditch, entirely inclosing the grounds.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He placed sentinels at all entrances, and began the construction of a shallow ditch, entirely inclosing the grounds.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But Cosmo and his employees gave evasive replies to all inquiries.
inclosing
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From this reading He placed sentinels at all entrances, and began the construction of a shallow ditch, entirely inclosing the grounds.
inquiries
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From this reading But Cosmo and his employees gave evasive replies to all inquiries.
inspection
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From this reading SELECTING THE FLOWER OF MANKIND After a day or two, during which the ark was left open for inspection, and was visited by many thousands, Cosmo Versál announced that no more visitors would be admitted.
intensely
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From this reading Public curiosity was intensely excited by this singular proceeding, especially when it became known that the workmen were stringing copper wires the whole length of the ditch.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What the deuce is he up to now?" was the question on everybody's lips.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Public curiosity was intensely excited by this singular proceeding, especially when it became known that the workmen were stringing copper wires the whole length of the ditch.
known
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From this reading Public curiosity was intensely excited by this singular proceeding, especially when it became known that the workmen were stringing copper wires the whole length of the ditch.
leftnounUS /left/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading SELECTING THE FLOWER OF MANKIND After a day or two, during which the ark was left open for inspection, and was visited by many thousands, Cosmo Versál announced that no more visitors would be admitted.
lengthnounUS /leŋθ/
a period of time or extent
From this reading Public curiosity was intensely excited by this singular proceeding, especially when it became known that the workmen were stringing copper wires the whole length of the ditch.
lips
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From this reading "What the deuce is he up to now?" was the question on everybody's lips.
MANKIND
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From this reading SELECTING THE FLOWER OF MANKIND After a day or two, during which the ark was left open for inspection, and was visited by many thousands, Cosmo Versál announced that no more visitors would be admitted.
many
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From this reading SELECTING THE FLOWER OF MANKIND After a day or two, during which the ark was left open for inspection, and was visited by many thousands, Cosmo Versál announced that no more visitors would be admitted.
more
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From this reading SELECTING THE FLOWER OF MANKIND After a day or two, during which the ark was left open for inspection, and was visited by many thousands, Cosmo Versál announced that no more visitors would be admitted.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading SELECTING THE FLOWER OF MANKIND After a day or two, during which the ark was left open for inspection, and was visited by many thousands, Cosmo Versál announced that no more visitors would be admitted.
now
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From this reading "What the deuce is he up to now?" was the question on everybody's lips.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SELECTING THE FLOWER OF MANKIND After a day or two, during which the ark was left open for inspection, and was visited by many thousands, Cosmo Versál announced that no more visitors would be admitted.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "What the deuce is he up to now?" was the question on everybody's lips.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading SELECTING THE FLOWER OF MANKIND After a day or two, during which the ark was left open for inspection, and was visited by many thousands, Cosmo Versál announced that no more visitors would be admitted.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading SELECTING THE FLOWER OF MANKIND After a day or two, during which the ark was left open for inspection, and was visited by many thousands, Cosmo Versál announced that no more visitors would be admitted.
placed
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From this reading He placed sentinels at all entrances, and began the construction of a shallow ditch, entirely inclosing the grounds.
proceeding
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From this reading Public curiosity was intensely excited by this singular proceeding, especially when it became known that the workmen were stringing copper wires the whole length of the ditch.
Public
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From this reading Public curiosity was intensely excited by this singular proceeding, especially when it became known that the workmen were stringing copper wires the whole length of the ditch.
questionnounUS /ˈquestion/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "What the deuce is he up to now?" was the question on everybody's lips.
replies
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From this reading But Cosmo and his employees gave evasive replies to all inquiries.
SELECTING
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From this reading SELECTING THE FLOWER OF MANKIND After a day or two, during which the ark was left open for inspection, and was visited by many thousands, Cosmo Versál announced that no more visitors would be admitted.
sentinels
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From this reading He placed sentinels at all entrances, and began the construction of a shallow ditch, entirely inclosing the grounds.
shallow
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From this reading He placed sentinels at all entrances, and began the construction of a shallow ditch, entirely inclosing the grounds.
singular
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From this reading Public curiosity was intensely excited by this singular proceeding, especially when it became known that the workmen were stringing copper wires the whole length of the ditch.
stringing
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From this reading Public curiosity was intensely excited by this singular proceeding, especially when it became known that the workmen were stringing copper wires the whole length of the ditch.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SELECTING THE FLOWER OF MANKIND After a day or two, during which the ark was left open for inspection, and was visited by many thousands, Cosmo Versál announced that no more visitors would be admitted.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SELECTING THE FLOWER OF MANKIND After a day or two, during which the ark was left open for inspection, and was visited by many thousands, Cosmo Versál announced that no more visitors would be admitted.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Public curiosity was intensely excited by this singular proceeding, especially when it became known that the workmen were stringing copper wires the whole length of the ditch.
thousands
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From this reading SELECTING THE FLOWER OF MANKIND After a day or two, during which the ark was left open for inspection, and was visited by many thousands, Cosmo Versál announced that no more visitors would be admitted.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "What the deuce is he up to now?" was the question on everybody's lips.
two
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From this reading SELECTING THE FLOWER OF MANKIND After a day or two, during which the ark was left open for inspection, and was visited by many thousands, Cosmo Versál announced that no more visitors would be admitted.
up
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From this reading "What the deuce is he up to now?" was the question on everybody's lips.
Versál
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From this reading SELECTING THE FLOWER OF MANKIND After a day or two, during which the ark was left open for inspection, and was visited by many thousands, Cosmo Versál announced that no more visitors would be admitted.
visited
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From this reading SELECTING THE FLOWER OF MANKIND After a day or two, during which the ark was left open for inspection, and was visited by many thousands, Cosmo Versál announced that no more visitors would be admitted.
visitors
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From this reading SELECTING THE FLOWER OF MANKIND After a day or two, during which the ark was left open for inspection, and was visited by many thousands, Cosmo Versál announced that no more visitors would be admitted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SELECTING THE FLOWER OF MANKIND After a day or two, during which the ark was left open for inspection, and was visited by many thousands, Cosmo Versál announced that no more visitors would be admitted.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Public curiosity was intensely excited by this singular proceeding, especially when it became known that the workmen were stringing copper wires the whole length of the ditch.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What the deuce is he up to now?" was the question on everybody's lips.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Public curiosity was intensely excited by this singular proceeding, especially when it became known that the workmen were stringing copper wires the whole length of the ditch.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading SELECTING THE FLOWER OF MANKIND After a day or two, during which the ark was left open for inspection, and was visited by many thousands, Cosmo Versál announced that no more visitors would be admitted.
whole
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From this reading Public curiosity was intensely excited by this singular proceeding, especially when it became known that the workmen were stringing copper wires the whole length of the ditch.
wires
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From this reading Public curiosity was intensely excited by this singular proceeding, especially when it became known that the workmen were stringing copper wires the whole length of the ditch.
workmen
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From this reading Public curiosity was intensely excited by this singular proceeding, especially when it became known that the workmen were stringing copper wires the whole length of the ditch.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading SELECTING THE FLOWER OF MANKIND After a day or two, during which the ark was left open for inspection, and was visited by many thousands, Cosmo Versál announced that no more visitors would be admitted.
