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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 LESSONS IN HURDLING With the departure of Fish, the east well of Hale ceased to be a scene of mysteriously fomented disturbance.
advantage
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From this reading The college examinations were near enough to render devotion to lessons a matter of personal advantage; the outdoor school meet and the track contest with Hillbury challenged his zeal and ambition.
Alsop
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From this reading Mr. Alsop, having been wofully betrayed through blind following of his own prejudices, resolved to be more cautious in forming opinions in the future, and less hasty in the performance of duty.
ambition
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From this reading The college examinations were near enough to render devotion to lessons a matter of personal advantage; the outdoor school meet and the track contest with Hillbury challenged his zeal and ambition.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Alsop, having been wofully betrayed through blind following of his own prejudices, resolved to be more cautious in forming opinions in the future, and less hasty in the performance of duty.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading LESSONS IN HURDLING With the departure of Fish, the east well of Hale ceased to be a scene of mysteriously fomented disturbance.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mr. Alsop, having been wofully betrayed through blind following of his own prejudices, resolved to be more cautious in forming opinions in the future, and less hasty in the performance of duty.
begannounUS /began/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading For Sam now began the busiest, most exciting period of the year.
betrayed
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From this reading Mr. Alsop, having been wofully betrayed through blind following of his own prejudices, resolved to be more cautious in forming opinions in the future, and less hasty in the performance of duty.
blind
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busiest
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From this reading For Sam now began the busiest, most exciting period of the year.
cannot
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From this reading He had yet to learn that a teacher may make a reputation in a week which he cannot live down in the whole subsequent school life of his pupils.
cautious
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From this reading Mr. Alsop, having been wofully betrayed through blind following of his own prejudices, resolved to be more cautious in forming opinions in the future, and less hasty in the performance of duty.
ceased
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From this reading LESSONS IN HURDLING With the departure of Fish, the east well of Hale ceased to be a scene of mysteriously fomented disturbance.
challenged
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From this reading The college examinations were near enough to render devotion to lessons a matter of personal advantage; the outdoor school meet and the track contest with Hillbury challenged his zeal and ambition.
college
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From this reading The college examinations were near enough to render devotion to lessons a matter of personal advantage; the outdoor school meet and the track contest with Hillbury challenged his zeal and ambition.
contest
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From this reading The college examinations were near enough to render devotion to lessons a matter of personal advantage; the outdoor school meet and the track contest with Hillbury challenged his zeal and ambition.
departure
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From this reading LESSONS IN HURDLING With the departure of Fish, the east well of Hale ceased to be a scene of mysteriously fomented disturbance.
devotion
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From this reading The college examinations were near enough to render devotion to lessons a matter of personal advantage; the outdoor school meet and the track contest with Hillbury challenged his zeal and ambition.
disturbance
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From this reading LESSONS IN HURDLING With the departure of Fish, the east well of Hale ceased to be a scene of mysteriously fomented disturbance.
down
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From this reading He had yet to learn that a teacher may make a reputation in a week which he cannot live down in the whole subsequent school life of his pupils.
dutynounUS /ˈduːti/
a responsibility that must be carried out
From this reading Mr. Alsop, having been wofully betrayed through blind following of his own prejudices, resolved to be more cautious in forming opinions in the future, and less hasty in the performance of duty.
east
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From this reading LESSONS IN HURDLING With the departure of Fish, the east well of Hale ceased to be a scene of mysteriously fomented disturbance.
enough
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From this reading The college examinations were near enough to render devotion to lessons a matter of personal advantage; the outdoor school meet and the track contest with Hillbury challenged his zeal and ambition.
examinations
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From this reading The college examinations were near enough to render devotion to lessons a matter of personal advantage; the outdoor school meet and the track contest with Hillbury challenged his zeal and ambition.
exciting
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From this reading For Sam now began the busiest, most exciting period of the year.
Fish
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From this reading LESSONS IN HURDLING With the departure of Fish, the east well of Hale ceased to be a scene of mysteriously fomented disturbance.
following
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From this reading Mr. Alsop, having been wofully betrayed through blind following of his own prejudices, resolved to be more cautious in forming opinions in the future, and less hasty in the performance of duty.
fomented
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From this reading LESSONS IN HURDLING With the departure of Fish, the east well of Hale ceased to be a scene of mysteriously fomented disturbance.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For Sam now began the busiest, most exciting period of the year.
forming
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From this reading Mr. Alsop, having been wofully betrayed through blind following of his own prejudices, resolved to be more cautious in forming opinions in the future, and less hasty in the performance of duty.
future
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From this reading Mr. Alsop, having been wofully betrayed through blind following of his own prejudices, resolved to be more cautious in forming opinions in the future, and less hasty in the performance of duty.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had yet to learn that a teacher may make a reputation in a week which he cannot live down in the whole subsequent school life of his pupils.
Hale
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From this reading LESSONS IN HURDLING With the departure of Fish, the east well of Hale ceased to be a scene of mysteriously fomented disturbance.
hasty
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From this reading Mr. Alsop, having been wofully betrayed through blind following of his own prejudices, resolved to be more cautious in forming opinions in the future, and less hasty in the performance of duty.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Mr. Alsop, having been wofully betrayed through blind following of his own prejudices, resolved to be more cautious in forming opinions in the future, and less hasty in the performance of duty.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had yet to learn that a teacher may make a reputation in a week which he cannot live down in the whole subsequent school life of his pupils.
Hillbury
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From this reading The college examinations were near enough to render devotion to lessons a matter of personal advantage; the outdoor school meet and the track contest with Hillbury challenged his zeal and ambition.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Alsop, having been wofully betrayed through blind following of his own prejudices, resolved to be more cautious in forming opinions in the future, and less hasty in the performance of duty.
HURDLING
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From this reading LESSONS IN HURDLING With the departure of Fish, the east well of Hale ceased to be a scene of mysteriously fomented disturbance.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LESSONS IN HURDLING With the departure of Fish, the east well of Hale ceased to be a scene of mysteriously fomented disturbance.
learn
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From this reading He had yet to learn that a teacher may make a reputation in a week which he cannot live down in the whole subsequent school life of his pupils.
less
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From this reading Mr. Alsop, having been wofully betrayed through blind following of his own prejudices, resolved to be more cautious in forming opinions in the future, and less hasty in the performance of duty.
LESSONS
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From this reading LESSONS IN HURDLING With the departure of Fish, the east well of Hale ceased to be a scene of mysteriously fomented disturbance.
lifenounUS /life/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He had yet to learn that a teacher may make a reputation in a week which he cannot live down in the whole subsequent school life of his pupils.
live
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From this reading He had yet to learn that a teacher may make a reputation in a week which he cannot live down in the whole subsequent school life of his pupils.
makenounUS /make/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He had yet to learn that a teacher may make a reputation in a week which he cannot live down in the whole subsequent school life of his pupils.
matter
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From this reading The college examinations were near enough to render devotion to lessons a matter of personal advantage; the outdoor school meet and the track contest with Hillbury challenged his zeal and ambition.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading He had yet to learn that a teacher may make a reputation in a week which he cannot live down in the whole subsequent school life of his pupils.
meet
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From this reading The college examinations were near enough to render devotion to lessons a matter of personal advantage; the outdoor school meet and the track contest with Hillbury challenged his zeal and ambition.
more
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From this reading Mr. Alsop, having been wofully betrayed through blind following of his own prejudices, resolved to be more cautious in forming opinions in the future, and less hasty in the performance of duty.
most
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From this reading For Sam now began the busiest, most exciting period of the year.
Mr
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From this reading Mr. Alsop, having been wofully betrayed through blind following of his own prejudices, resolved to be more cautious in forming opinions in the future, and less hasty in the performance of duty.
mysteriously
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From this reading LESSONS IN HURDLING With the departure of Fish, the east well of Hale ceased to be a scene of mysteriously fomented disturbance.
near
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From this reading The college examinations were near enough to render devotion to lessons a matter of personal advantage; the outdoor school meet and the track contest with Hillbury challenged his zeal and ambition.
now
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From this reading For Sam now began the busiest, most exciting period of the year.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LESSONS IN HURDLING With the departure of Fish, the east well of Hale ceased to be a scene of mysteriously fomented disturbance.
opinions
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From this reading Mr. Alsop, having been wofully betrayed through blind following of his own prejudices, resolved to be more cautious in forming opinions in the future, and less hasty in the performance of duty.
outdoor
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From this reading The college examinations were near enough to render devotion to lessons a matter of personal advantage; the outdoor school meet and the track contest with Hillbury challenged his zeal and ambition.
own
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From this reading Mr. Alsop, having been wofully betrayed through blind following of his own prejudices, resolved to be more cautious in forming opinions in the future, and less hasty in the performance of duty.
performance
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From this reading Mr. Alsop, having been wofully betrayed through blind following of his own prejudices, resolved to be more cautious in forming opinions in the future, and less hasty in the performance of duty.
period
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From this reading For Sam now began the busiest, most exciting period of the year.
personal
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From this reading The college examinations were near enough to render devotion to lessons a matter of personal advantage; the outdoor school meet and the track contest with Hillbury challenged his zeal and ambition.
prejudices
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From this reading Mr. Alsop, having been wofully betrayed through blind following of his own prejudices, resolved to be more cautious in forming opinions in the future, and less hasty in the performance of duty.
pupils
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From this reading He had yet to learn that a teacher may make a reputation in a week which he cannot live down in the whole subsequent school life of his pupils.
render
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From this reading The college examinations were near enough to render devotion to lessons a matter of personal advantage; the outdoor school meet and the track contest with Hillbury challenged his zeal and ambition.
reputation
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From this reading He had yet to learn that a teacher may make a reputation in a week which he cannot live down in the whole subsequent school life of his pupils.
resolved
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From this reading Mr. Alsop, having been wofully betrayed through blind following of his own prejudices, resolved to be more cautious in forming opinions in the future, and less hasty in the performance of duty.
Sam
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From this reading For Sam now began the busiest, most exciting period of the year.
scene
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From this reading LESSONS IN HURDLING With the departure of Fish, the east well of Hale ceased to be a scene of mysteriously fomented disturbance.
school
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From this reading He had yet to learn that a teacher may make a reputation in a week which he cannot live down in the whole subsequent school life of his pupils.
subsequent
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From this reading He had yet to learn that a teacher may make a reputation in a week which he cannot live down in the whole subsequent school life of his pupils.
teacher
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From this reading He had yet to learn that a teacher may make a reputation in a week which he cannot live down in the whole subsequent school life of his pupils.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had yet to learn that a teacher may make a reputation in a week which he cannot live down in the whole subsequent school life of his pupils.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LESSONS IN HURDLING With the departure of Fish, the east well of Hale ceased to be a scene of mysteriously fomented disturbance.
throughnounUS /ˈthrough/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Mr. Alsop, having been wofully betrayed through blind following of his own prejudices, resolved to be more cautious in forming opinions in the future, and less hasty in the performance of duty.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LESSONS IN HURDLING With the departure of Fish, the east well of Hale ceased to be a scene of mysteriously fomented disturbance.
tracknounUS /træk/
a route or signs showing the way someone went
From this reading The college examinations were near enough to render devotion to lessons a matter of personal advantage; the outdoor school meet and the track contest with Hillbury challenged his zeal and ambition.
week
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From this reading He had yet to learn that a teacher may make a reputation in a week which he cannot live down in the whole subsequent school life of his pupils.
well
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From this reading LESSONS IN HURDLING With the departure of Fish, the east well of Hale ceased to be a scene of mysteriously fomented disturbance.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The college examinations were near enough to render devotion to lessons a matter of personal advantage; the outdoor school meet and the track contest with Hillbury challenged his zeal and ambition.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had yet to learn that a teacher may make a reputation in a week which he cannot live down in the whole subsequent school life of his pupils.
whole
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From this reading He had yet to learn that a teacher may make a reputation in a week which he cannot live down in the whole subsequent school life of his pupils.
WithprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading LESSONS IN HURDLING With the departure of Fish, the east well of Hale ceased to be a scene of mysteriously fomented disturbance.
wofully
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From this reading Mr. Alsop, having been wofully betrayed through blind following of his own prejudices, resolved to be more cautious in forming opinions in the future, and less hasty in the performance of duty.
year
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From this reading For Sam now began the busiest, most exciting period of the year.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading He had yet to learn that a teacher may make a reputation in a week which he cannot live down in the whole subsequent school life of his pupils.
zeal
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From this reading The college examinations were near enough to render devotion to lessons a matter of personal advantage; the outdoor school meet and the track contest with Hillbury challenged his zeal and ambition.
