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The Trappers of Arkansas

Chapter XXXIII

Chapter 33 of The Trappers of Arkansas is here in full — 106 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Gustave Aimard • Curated US English Learning Edition
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LOVE.
Doña Luz and Loyal Heart were placed with regard to each other, in a singular position.
Both young, both handsome, they loved without daring to confess it to themselves, almost without suspecting it.
Both, although their lives had been spent in conditions diametrically opposite, possessed equal freshness of feeling, equal ingenuousness of heart.
The childhood of the maiden had passed away, pale and colourless, amidst the extravagant religious practices of a country where the religion of Christ is rather a paganism than the pure, noble, and simple faith of Europe.
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The Trappers of Arkansas

Chapter XXXIII

Chapter 33 of The Trappers of Arkansas is here in full — 106 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/21 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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LOVE.
/lʌv/
Line 2
Doña Luz and Loyal Heart were placed with regard to each other, in a singular position.
Line 3
Both young, both handsome, they loved without daring to confess it to themselves, almost without suspecting it.
/boʊθ jʌŋ boʊθ ˈhænsəm ðeɪ lʌvd wɪˈθaʊt ˈderɪŋ tuː kənˈfes ɪt tuː ðemˈselvz ˈɔːlmoʊst wɪˈθaʊt səˈspektɪŋ ɪt/
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Both, although their lives had been spent in conditions diametrically opposite, possessed equal freshness of feeling, equal ingenuousness of heart.
Line 5
The childhood of the maiden had passed away, pale and colourless, amidst the extravagant religious practices of a country where the religion of Christ is rather a paganism than the pure, noble, and simple faith of Europe.

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amidst preposition US /əˈmɪdst/

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading “The childhood of the maiden had passed away, pale and colourless, amidst the extravagant religious practices of a country where the religion of Christ is rather a paganism than the pure, noble, and simple faith of Europe.”

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
diametrically adverb US /ˌdaɪəˈmetrɪkəli/

as from opposite ends of a diameter

From this reading “Both, although their lives had been spent in conditions diametrically opposite, possessed equal freshness of feeling, equal ingenuousness of heart.”

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extravagant adjective US /ekˈstrævəɡənt/

unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings

From this reading “The childhood of the maiden had passed away, pale and colourless, amidst the extravagant religious practices of a country where the religion of Christ is rather a paganism than the pure, noble, and simple faith of Europe.”

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freshness noun US /ˈfreʃnəs/

the property of being pure and fresh (as if newly made); not stale or deteriorated

From this reading “Both, although their lives had been spent in conditions diametrically opposite, possessed equal freshness of feeling, equal ingenuousness of heart.”

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Loyal adjective US /ˈlɔɪəl/

steadfast in allegiance or duty

From this reading “Doña Luz and Loyal Heart were placed with regard to each other, in a singular position.”

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paganism noun US /ˈpeɪɡənɪzəm/

any of various religions other than Christianity or Judaism or Islamism

From this reading “The childhood of the maiden had passed away, pale and colourless, amidst the extravagant religious practices of a country where the religion of Christ is rather a paganism than the pure, noble, and simple faith of Europe.”

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practices noun US /ˈpræktəsəz/

plural of “practice” — a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading “The childhood of the maiden had passed away, pale and colourless, amidst the extravagant religious practices of a country where the religion of Christ is rather a paganism than the pure, noble, and simple faith of Europe.”

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suspecting verb US /səˈspektɪŋ/

-ing form of “suspect” — imagine to be the case or true or probable

From this reading “Both young, both handsome, they loved without daring to confess it to themselves, almost without suspecting it.”

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Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

simple faith adjective + noun

In this reading “The childhood of the maiden had passed away, pale and colourless, amidst the extravagant religious practices of a country where the religion of Christ is rather a paganism than the pure, noble, and simple faith of Europe.”

528 times in 426,211 chapters
passed away verb + particle counted as “pass away”

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

In this reading “The childhood of the maiden had passed away, pale and colourless, amidst the extravagant religious practices of a country where the religion of Christ is rather a paganism than the pure, noble, and simple faith of Europe.”

15,686 times in 426,211 chapters
Loyal Heart adjective + noun

In this reading “Doña Luz and Loyal Heart were placed with regard to each other, in a singular position.”

271 times in 426,211 chapters
without daring preposition + noun

In this reading “Both young, both handsome, they loved without daring to confess it to themselves, almost without suspecting it.”

443 times in 426,211 chapters
with regard preposition + noun

In this reading “Doña Luz and Loyal Heart were placed with regard to each other, in a singular position.”

11,682 times in 426,211 chapters

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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 Doña Luz and Loyal Heart were placed with regard to each other, in a singular position.

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almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Both young, both handsome, they loved without daring to confess it to themselves, almost without suspecting it.

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althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Both, although their lives had been spent in conditions diametrically opposite, possessed equal freshness of feeling, equal ingenuousness of heart.

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amidstprepositionUS /əˈmɪdst/

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading The childhood of the maiden had passed away, pale and colourless, amidst the extravagant religious practices of a country where the religion of Christ is rather a paganism than the pure, noble, and simple faith of Europe.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Doña Luz and Loyal Heart were placed with regard to each other, in a singular position.

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awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The childhood of the maiden had passed away, pale and colourless, amidst the extravagant religious practices of a country where the religion of Christ is rather a paganism than the pure, noble, and simple faith of Europe.

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beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Both, although their lives had been spent in conditions diametrically opposite, possessed equal freshness of feeling, equal ingenuousness of heart.

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BothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/

the two together, not just one

From this reading Both young, both handsome, they loved without daring to confess it to themselves, almost without suspecting it.

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childhoodnounUS /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/

the time of person's life when they are a child

From this reading The childhood of the maiden had passed away, pale and colourless, amidst the extravagant religious practices of a country where the religion of Christ is rather a paganism than the pure, noble, and simple faith of Europe.

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ChristnounUS /kraɪst/

a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)

From this reading The childhood of the maiden had passed away, pale and colourless, amidst the extravagant religious practices of a country where the religion of Christ is rather a paganism than the pure, noble, and simple faith of Europe.

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colourlessadjective

lacking in variety and interest

From this reading The childhood of the maiden had passed away, pale and colourless, amidst the extravagant religious practices of a country where the religion of Christ is rather a paganism than the pure, noble, and simple faith of Europe.

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conditionsnounUS /kənˈdɪʃənz/

the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process

From this reading Both, although their lives had been spent in conditions diametrically opposite, possessed equal freshness of feeling, equal ingenuousness of heart.

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confessverbUS /kənˈfes/

confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading Both young, both handsome, they loved without daring to confess it to themselves, almost without suspecting it.

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countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The childhood of the maiden had passed away, pale and colourless, amidst the extravagant religious practices of a country where the religion of Christ is rather a paganism than the pure, noble, and simple faith of Europe.

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daringnounUS /ˈderɪŋ/

a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

From this reading Both young, both handsome, they loved without daring to confess it to themselves, almost without suspecting it.

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diametricallyadverbUS /ˌdaɪəˈmetrɪkəli/

as from opposite ends of a diameter

From this reading Both, although their lives had been spent in conditions diametrically opposite, possessed equal freshness of feeling, equal ingenuousness of heart.

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Doña

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From this reading Doña Luz and Loyal Heart were placed with regard to each other, in a singular position.

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eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Doña Luz and Loyal Heart were placed with regard to each other, in a singular position.

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equalverbUS /ˈiːkwəl/

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading Both, although their lives had been spent in conditions diametrically opposite, possessed equal freshness of feeling, equal ingenuousness of heart.

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EuropenounUS /ˈjʊrəp/

the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles

From this reading The childhood of the maiden had passed away, pale and colourless, amidst the extravagant religious practices of a country where the religion of Christ is rather a paganism than the pure, noble, and simple faith of Europe.

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extravagantadjectiveUS /ekˈstrævəɡənt/

unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings

From this reading The childhood of the maiden had passed away, pale and colourless, amidst the extravagant religious practices of a country where the religion of Christ is rather a paganism than the pure, noble, and simple faith of Europe.

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faithnounUS /feɪθ/

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading The childhood of the maiden had passed away, pale and colourless, amidst the extravagant religious practices of a country where the religion of Christ is rather a paganism than the pure, noble, and simple faith of Europe.

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feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Both, although their lives had been spent in conditions diametrically opposite, possessed equal freshness of feeling, equal ingenuousness of heart.

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freshnessnounUS /ˈfreʃnəs/

the property of being pure and fresh (as if newly made); not stale or deteriorated

From this reading Both, although their lives had been spent in conditions diametrically opposite, possessed equal freshness of feeling, equal ingenuousness of heart.

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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Both, although their lives had been spent in conditions diametrically opposite, possessed equal freshness of feeling, equal ingenuousness of heart.

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handsomeadjectiveUS /ˈhænsəm/

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading Both young, both handsome, they loved without daring to confess it to themselves, almost without suspecting it.

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HeartnounUS /hɑːrt/

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Doña Luz and Loyal Heart were placed with regard to each other, in a singular position.

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Doña Luz and Loyal Heart were placed with regard to each other, in a singular position.

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ingenuousnessnoun

the quality of innocent naivete

From this reading Both, although their lives had been spent in conditions diametrically opposite, possessed equal freshness of feeling, equal ingenuousness of heart.

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isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The childhood of the maiden had passed away, pale and colourless, amidst the extravagant religious practices of a country where the religion of Christ is rather a paganism than the pure, noble, and simple faith of Europe.

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itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Both young, both handsome, they loved without daring to confess it to themselves, almost without suspecting it.

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livesnounUS /lɪvz/

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Both, although their lives had been spent in conditions diametrically opposite, possessed equal freshness of feeling, equal ingenuousness of heart.

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LOVEnounUS /lʌv/

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading LOVE.

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lovedadjectiveUS /lʌvd/

held dear

From this reading Both young, both handsome, they loved without daring to confess it to themselves, almost without suspecting it.

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LoyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/

steadfast in allegiance or duty

From this reading Doña Luz and Loyal Heart were placed with regard to each other, in a singular position.

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Luz

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From this reading Doña Luz and Loyal Heart were placed with regard to each other, in a singular position.

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maidennounUS /ˈmeɪdən/

an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)

From this reading The childhood of the maiden had passed away, pale and colourless, amidst the extravagant religious practices of a country where the religion of Christ is rather a paganism than the pure, noble, and simple faith of Europe.

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nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/

impressive in appearance

From this reading The childhood of the maiden had passed away, pale and colourless, amidst the extravagant religious practices of a country where the religion of Christ is rather a paganism than the pure, noble, and simple faith of Europe.

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Both, although their lives had been spent in conditions diametrically opposite, possessed equal freshness of feeling, equal ingenuousness of heart.

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oppositeadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpəzət/

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading Both, although their lives had been spent in conditions diametrically opposite, possessed equal freshness of feeling, equal ingenuousness of heart.

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otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Doña Luz and Loyal Heart were placed with regard to each other, in a singular position.

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paganismnounUS /ˈpeɪɡənɪzəm/

any of various religions other than Christianity or Judaism or Islamism

From this reading The childhood of the maiden had passed away, pale and colourless, amidst the extravagant religious practices of a country where the religion of Christ is rather a paganism than the pure, noble, and simple faith of Europe.

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paleadjectiveUS /peɪl/

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading The childhood of the maiden had passed away, pale and colourless, amidst the extravagant religious practices of a country where the religion of Christ is rather a paganism than the pure, noble, and simple faith of Europe.

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passedverbUS /pæst/

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The childhood of the maiden had passed away, pale and colourless, amidst the extravagant religious practices of a country where the religion of Christ is rather a paganism than the pure, noble, and simple faith of Europe.

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placedadjectiveUS /pleɪst/

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Doña Luz and Loyal Heart were placed with regard to each other, in a singular position.

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positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Doña Luz and Loyal Heart were placed with regard to each other, in a singular position.

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possessedadjectiveUS /pəˈzest/

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading Both, although their lives had been spent in conditions diametrically opposite, possessed equal freshness of feeling, equal ingenuousness of heart.

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practicesnounUS /ˈpræktəsəz/

plural of “practice” — a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading The childhood of the maiden had passed away, pale and colourless, amidst the extravagant religious practices of a country where the religion of Christ is rather a paganism than the pure, noble, and simple faith of Europe.

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pureadjectiveUS /pjʊr/

free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading The childhood of the maiden had passed away, pale and colourless, amidst the extravagant religious practices of a country where the religion of Christ is rather a paganism than the pure, noble, and simple faith of Europe.

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ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/

on the contrary

From this reading The childhood of the maiden had passed away, pale and colourless, amidst the extravagant religious practices of a country where the religion of Christ is rather a paganism than the pure, noble, and simple faith of Europe.

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regardnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrd/

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Doña Luz and Loyal Heart were placed with regard to each other, in a singular position.

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religionnounUS /rɪˈlɪdʒən/

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading The childhood of the maiden had passed away, pale and colourless, amidst the extravagant religious practices of a country where the religion of Christ is rather a paganism than the pure, noble, and simple faith of Europe.

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religiousadjectiveUS /rɪˈlɪdʒəs/

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading The childhood of the maiden had passed away, pale and colourless, amidst the extravagant religious practices of a country where the religion of Christ is rather a paganism than the pure, noble, and simple faith of Europe.

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simpleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpəl/

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading The childhood of the maiden had passed away, pale and colourless, amidst the extravagant religious practices of a country where the religion of Christ is rather a paganism than the pure, noble, and simple faith of Europe.

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singularadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələr/

unusual or striking

From this reading Doña Luz and Loyal Heart were placed with regard to each other, in a singular position.

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spentadjectiveUS /spent/

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Both, although their lives had been spent in conditions diametrically opposite, possessed equal freshness of feeling, equal ingenuousness of heart.

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suspectingverbUS /səˈspektɪŋ/

-ing form of “suspect” — imagine to be the case or true or probable

From this reading Both young, both handsome, they loved without daring to confess it to themselves, almost without suspecting it.

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thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The childhood of the maiden had passed away, pale and colourless, amidst the extravagant religious practices of a country where the religion of Christ is rather a paganism than the pure, noble, and simple faith of Europe.

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ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The childhood of the maiden had passed away, pale and colourless, amidst the extravagant religious practices of a country where the religion of Christ is rather a paganism than the pure, noble, and simple faith of Europe.

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theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Both, although their lives had been spent in conditions diametrically opposite, possessed equal freshness of feeling, equal ingenuousness of heart.

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themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Both young, both handsome, they loved without daring to confess it to themselves, almost without suspecting it.

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theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Both young, both handsome, they loved without daring to confess it to themselves, almost without suspecting it.

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toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Doña Luz and Loyal Heart were placed with regard to each other, in a singular position.

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wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Doña Luz and Loyal Heart were placed with regard to each other, in a singular position.

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whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading The childhood of the maiden had passed away, pale and colourless, amidst the extravagant religious practices of a country where the religion of Christ is rather a paganism than the pure, noble, and simple faith of Europe.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Doña Luz and Loyal Heart were placed with regard to each other, in a singular position.

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withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Both young, both handsome, they loved without daring to confess it to themselves, almost without suspecting it.

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youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Both young, both handsome, they loved without daring to confess it to themselves, almost without suspecting it.

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