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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 "Certainly," replied the director, who had become quite grave whilst listening to Pierre, "we do sometimes allow it; but it is always a very delicate matter!
air
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From this reading He was in reality a very good-natured fellow, albeit so fond of assuming the air of an indispensable man weighed down by the heaviest responsibilities.
albeitconjunctionUS /ɔːlˈbiːɪt/
although
From this reading He was in reality a very good-natured fellow, albeit so fond of assuming the air of an indispensable man weighed down by the heaviest responsibilities.
all
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From this reading You assure me at all events that this young person is not consumptive?
allow
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From this reading "Certainly," replied the director, who had become quite grave whilst listening to Pierre, "we do sometimes allow it; but it is always a very delicate matter!
always
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From this reading "Certainly," replied the director, who had become quite grave whilst listening to Pierre, "we do sometimes allow it; but it is always a very delicate matter!
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was in reality a very good-natured fellow, albeit so fond of assuming the air of an indispensable man weighed down by the heaviest responsibilities.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Well, well, since you say that she so much desires it I will mention the matter to Father Fourcade and warn Madame de Jonquiere, so that she may let you take the young lady away."
assuming
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From this reading He was in reality a very good-natured fellow, albeit so fond of assuming the air of an indispensable man weighed down by the heaviest responsibilities.
assure
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From this reading You assure me at all events that this young person is not consumptive?
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading You assure me at all events that this young person is not consumptive?
away
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From this reading Well, well, since you say that she so much desires it I will mention the matter to Father Fourcade and warn Madame de Jonquiere, so that she may let you take the young lady away."
become
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From this reading "Certainly," replied the director, who had become quite grave whilst listening to Pierre, "we do sometimes allow it; but it is always a very delicate matter!
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Certainly," replied the director, who had become quite grave whilst listening to Pierre, "we do sometimes allow it; but it is always a very delicate matter!
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was in reality a very good-natured fellow, albeit so fond of assuming the air of an indispensable man weighed down by the heaviest responsibilities.
Certainly
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From this reading "Certainly," replied the director, who had become quite grave whilst listening to Pierre, "we do sometimes allow it; but it is always a very delicate matter!
concerning
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From this reading In his turn he now detained the visitors, and gave them full particulars concerning the organisation of the Hospitality.
consumptive
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From this reading You assure me at all events that this young person is not consumptive?
de
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From this reading Well, well, since you say that she so much desires it I will mention the matter to Father Fourcade and warn Madame de Jonquiere, so that she may let you take the young lady away."
delicate
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From this reading "Certainly," replied the director, who had become quite grave whilst listening to Pierre, "we do sometimes allow it; but it is always a very delicate matter!
desires
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From this reading Well, well, since you say that she so much desires it I will mention the matter to Father Fourcade and warn Madame de Jonquiere, so that she may let you take the young lady away."
detained
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From this reading In his turn he now detained the visitors, and gave them full particulars concerning the organisation of the Hospitality.
director
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From this reading "Certainly," replied the director, who had become quite grave whilst listening to Pierre, "we do sometimes allow it; but it is always a very delicate matter!
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Certainly," replied the director, who had become quite grave whilst listening to Pierre, "we do sometimes allow it; but it is always a very delicate matter!
down
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From this reading He was in reality a very good-natured fellow, albeit so fond of assuming the air of an indispensable man weighed down by the heaviest responsibilities.
events
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From this reading You assure me at all events that this young person is not consumptive?
Father
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From this reading Well, well, since you say that she so much desires it I will mention the matter to Father Fourcade and warn Madame de Jonquiere, so that she may let you take the young lady away."
fellow
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From this reading He was in reality a very good-natured fellow, albeit so fond of assuming the air of an indispensable man weighed down by the heaviest responsibilities.
fond
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From this reading He was in reality a very good-natured fellow, albeit so fond of assuming the air of an indispensable man weighed down by the heaviest responsibilities.
Fourcade
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From this reading Well, well, since you say that she so much desires it I will mention the matter to Father Fourcade and warn Madame de Jonquiere, so that she may let you take the young lady away."
full
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From this reading In his turn he now detained the visitors, and gave them full particulars concerning the organisation of the Hospitality.
gave
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From this reading In his turn he now detained the visitors, and gave them full particulars concerning the organisation of the Hospitality.
good-natured
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From this reading He was in reality a very good-natured fellow, albeit so fond of assuming the air of an indispensable man weighed down by the heaviest responsibilities.
grave
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From this reading "Certainly," replied the director, who had become quite grave whilst listening to Pierre, "we do sometimes allow it; but it is always a very delicate matter!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Certainly," replied the director, who had become quite grave whilst listening to Pierre, "we do sometimes allow it; but it is always a very delicate matter!
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was in reality a very good-natured fellow, albeit so fond of assuming the air of an indispensable man weighed down by the heaviest responsibilities.
heaviest
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From this reading He was in reality a very good-natured fellow, albeit so fond of assuming the air of an indispensable man weighed down by the heaviest responsibilities.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In his turn he now detained the visitors, and gave them full particulars concerning the organisation of the Hospitality.
Hospitality
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From this reading In his turn he now detained the visitors, and gave them full particulars concerning the organisation of the Hospitality.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Well, well, since you say that she so much desires it I will mention the matter to Father Fourcade and warn Madame de Jonquiere, so that she may let you take the young lady away."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was in reality a very good-natured fellow, albeit so fond of assuming the air of an indispensable man weighed down by the heaviest responsibilities.
indispensable
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From this reading He was in reality a very good-natured fellow, albeit so fond of assuming the air of an indispensable man weighed down by the heaviest responsibilities.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Certainly," replied the director, who had become quite grave whilst listening to Pierre, "we do sometimes allow it; but it is always a very delicate matter!
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Certainly," replied the director, who had become quite grave whilst listening to Pierre, "we do sometimes allow it; but it is always a very delicate matter!
Jonquiere
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From this reading Well, well, since you say that she so much desires it I will mention the matter to Father Fourcade and warn Madame de Jonquiere, so that she may let you take the young lady away."
lady
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From this reading Well, well, since you say that she so much desires it I will mention the matter to Father Fourcade and warn Madame de Jonquiere, so that she may let you take the young lady away."
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Well, well, since you say that she so much desires it I will mention the matter to Father Fourcade and warn Madame de Jonquiere, so that she may let you take the young lady away."
listening
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From this reading "Certainly," replied the director, who had become quite grave whilst listening to Pierre, "we do sometimes allow it; but it is always a very delicate matter!
Madame
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From this reading Well, well, since you say that she so much desires it I will mention the matter to Father Fourcade and warn Madame de Jonquiere, so that she may let you take the young lady away."
man
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From this reading He was in reality a very good-natured fellow, albeit so fond of assuming the air of an indispensable man weighed down by the heaviest responsibilities.
matter
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From this reading "Certainly," replied the director, who had become quite grave whilst listening to Pierre, "we do sometimes allow it; but it is always a very delicate matter!
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Well, well, since you say that she so much desires it I will mention the matter to Father Fourcade and warn Madame de Jonquiere, so that she may let you take the young lady away."
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You assure me at all events that this young person is not consumptive?
mention
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From this reading Well, well, since you say that she so much desires it I will mention the matter to Father Fourcade and warn Madame de Jonquiere, so that she may let you take the young lady away."
much
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From this reading Well, well, since you say that she so much desires it I will mention the matter to Father Fourcade and warn Madame de Jonquiere, so that she may let you take the young lady away."
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading You assure me at all events that this young person is not consumptive?
now
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From this reading In his turn he now detained the visitors, and gave them full particulars concerning the organisation of the Hospitality.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was in reality a very good-natured fellow, albeit so fond of assuming the air of an indispensable man weighed down by the heaviest responsibilities.
organisation
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From this reading In his turn he now detained the visitors, and gave them full particulars concerning the organisation of the Hospitality.
particulars
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From this reading In his turn he now detained the visitors, and gave them full particulars concerning the organisation of the Hospitality.
person
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From this reading You assure me at all events that this young person is not consumptive?
Pierre
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From this reading "Certainly," replied the director, who had become quite grave whilst listening to Pierre, "we do sometimes allow it; but it is always a very delicate matter!
quitenounUS /quite/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Certainly," replied the director, who had become quite grave whilst listening to Pierre, "we do sometimes allow it; but it is always a very delicate matter!
reality
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From this reading He was in reality a very good-natured fellow, albeit so fond of assuming the air of an indispensable man weighed down by the heaviest responsibilities.
repliednounUS /replied/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Certainly," replied the director, who had become quite grave whilst listening to Pierre, "we do sometimes allow it; but it is always a very delicate matter!
responsibilities
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From this reading He was in reality a very good-natured fellow, albeit so fond of assuming the air of an indispensable man weighed down by the heaviest responsibilities.
say
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From this reading Well, well, since you say that she so much desires it I will mention the matter to Father Fourcade and warn Madame de Jonquiere, so that she may let you take the young lady away."
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Well, well, since you say that she so much desires it I will mention the matter to Father Fourcade and warn Madame de Jonquiere, so that she may let you take the young lady away."
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Well, well, since you say that she so much desires it I will mention the matter to Father Fourcade and warn Madame de Jonquiere, so that she may let you take the young lady away."
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Well, well, since you say that she so much desires it I will mention the matter to Father Fourcade and warn Madame de Jonquiere, so that she may let you take the young lady away."
sometimes
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From this reading "Certainly," replied the director, who had become quite grave whilst listening to Pierre, "we do sometimes allow it; but it is always a very delicate matter!
takenounUS /take/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Well, well, since you say that she so much desires it I will mention the matter to Father Fourcade and warn Madame de Jonquiere, so that she may let you take the young lady away."
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You assure me at all events that this young person is not consumptive?
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Certainly," replied the director, who had become quite grave whilst listening to Pierre, "we do sometimes allow it; but it is always a very delicate matter!
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In his turn he now detained the visitors, and gave them full particulars concerning the organisation of the Hospitality.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading You assure me at all events that this young person is not consumptive?
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Certainly," replied the director, who had become quite grave whilst listening to Pierre, "we do sometimes allow it; but it is always a very delicate matter!
turn
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From this reading In his turn he now detained the visitors, and gave them full particulars concerning the organisation of the Hospitality.
very
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From this reading "Certainly," replied the director, who had become quite grave whilst listening to Pierre, "we do sometimes allow it; but it is always a very delicate matter!
visitors
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From this reading In his turn he now detained the visitors, and gave them full particulars concerning the organisation of the Hospitality.
warn
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From this reading Well, well, since you say that she so much desires it I will mention the matter to Father Fourcade and warn Madame de Jonquiere, so that she may let you take the young lady away."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was in reality a very good-natured fellow, albeit so fond of assuming the air of an indispensable man weighed down by the heaviest responsibilities.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Certainly," replied the director, who had become quite grave whilst listening to Pierre, "we do sometimes allow it; but it is always a very delicate matter!
weighednounUS /ˈweighed/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading He was in reality a very good-natured fellow, albeit so fond of assuming the air of an indispensable man weighed down by the heaviest responsibilities.
Well
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From this reading Well, well, since you say that she so much desires it I will mention the matter to Father Fourcade and warn Madame de Jonquiere, so that she may let you take the young lady away."
whilstconjunctionUS /waɪlst/
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading "Certainly," replied the director, who had become quite grave whilst listening to Pierre, "we do sometimes allow it; but it is always a very delicate matter!
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading "Certainly," replied the director, who had become quite grave whilst listening to Pierre, "we do sometimes allow it; but it is always a very delicate matter!
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Well, well, since you say that she so much desires it I will mention the matter to Father Fourcade and warn Madame de Jonquiere, so that she may let you take the young lady away."
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You assure me at all events that this young person is not consumptive?
young
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From this reading You assure me at all events that this young person is not consumptive?
