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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 WASHINGTON, BOSTON AND PINCHBROOK Though the session of Congress had closed a month before, Captain Somers was gratified to learn on his arrival that Senator Guilford and his family were still in Washington, the distinguished gentleman having been detained by important public business.
accident
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From this reading She had entirely recovered from the effects of the accident; and her tribute of gratitude was so eloquently poured forth, that the gallant young captain, who had hardly seen a young lady before for two months, could not exactly tell whether he stood on his head or his heels; for praise from those beautiful lips produced a sensation of giddiness in the region of the brain.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WASHINGTON, BOSTON AND PINCHBROOK Though the session of Congress had closed a month before, Captain Somers was gratified to learn on his arrival that Senator Guilford and his family were still in Washington, the distinguished gentleman having been detained by important public business.
arrival
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From this reading WASHINGTON, BOSTON AND PINCHBROOK Though the session of Congress had closed a month before, Captain Somers was gratified to learn on his arrival that Senator Guilford and his family were still in Washington, the distinguished gentleman having been detained by important public business.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as he could make himself presentable, he hastened to pay his respects to the Senator, and thank him for his kindness.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was not at home.
beautiful
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From this reading She had entirely recovered from the effects of the accident; and her tribute of gratitude was so eloquently poured forth, that the gallant young captain, who had hardly seen a young lady before for two months, could not exactly tell whether he stood on his head or his heels; for praise from those beautiful lips produced a sensation of giddiness in the region of the brain.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading WASHINGTON, BOSTON AND PINCHBROOK Though the session of Congress had closed a month before, Captain Somers was gratified to learn on his arrival that Senator Guilford and his family were still in Washington, the distinguished gentleman having been detained by important public business.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading WASHINGTON, BOSTON AND PINCHBROOK Though the session of Congress had closed a month before, Captain Somers was gratified to learn on his arrival that Senator Guilford and his family were still in Washington, the distinguished gentleman having been detained by important public business.
blush
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From this reading Emma received him with a warm blush of pleasure on her fair cheeks.
BOSTON
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From this reading WASHINGTON, BOSTON AND PINCHBROOK Though the session of Congress had closed a month before, Captain Somers was gratified to learn on his arrival that Senator Guilford and his family were still in Washington, the distinguished gentleman having been detained by important public business.
brain
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From this reading She had entirely recovered from the effects of the accident; and her tribute of gratitude was so eloquently poured forth, that the gallant young captain, who had hardly seen a young lady before for two months, could not exactly tell whether he stood on his head or his heels; for praise from those beautiful lips produced a sensation of giddiness in the region of the brain.
business
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From this reading WASHINGTON, BOSTON AND PINCHBROOK Though the session of Congress had closed a month before, Captain Somers was gratified to learn on his arrival that Senator Guilford and his family were still in Washington, the distinguished gentleman having been detained by important public business.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading WASHINGTON, BOSTON AND PINCHBROOK Though the session of Congress had closed a month before, Captain Somers was gratified to learn on his arrival that Senator Guilford and his family were still in Washington, the distinguished gentleman having been detained by important public business.
CaptainnounUS /ˈcaptain/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading WASHINGTON, BOSTON AND PINCHBROOK Though the session of Congress had closed a month before, Captain Somers was gratified to learn on his arrival that Senator Guilford and his family were still in Washington, the distinguished gentleman having been detained by important public business.
cheeks
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From this reading Emma received him with a warm blush of pleasure on her fair cheeks.
closed
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From this reading WASHINGTON, BOSTON AND PINCHBROOK Though the session of Congress had closed a month before, Captain Somers was gratified to learn on his arrival that Senator Guilford and his family were still in Washington, the distinguished gentleman having been detained by important public business.
Congress
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From this reading WASHINGTON, BOSTON AND PINCHBROOK Though the session of Congress had closed a month before, Captain Somers was gratified to learn on his arrival that Senator Guilford and his family were still in Washington, the distinguished gentleman having been detained by important public business.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As soon as he could make himself presentable, he hastened to pay his respects to the Senator, and thank him for his kindness.
detained
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From this reading WASHINGTON, BOSTON AND PINCHBROOK Though the session of Congress had closed a month before, Captain Somers was gratified to learn on his arrival that Senator Guilford and his family were still in Washington, the distinguished gentleman having been detained by important public business.
distinguished
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From this reading WASHINGTON, BOSTON AND PINCHBROOK Though the session of Congress had closed a month before, Captain Somers was gratified to learn on his arrival that Senator Guilford and his family were still in Washington, the distinguished gentleman having been detained by important public business.
effects
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From this reading She had entirely recovered from the effects of the accident; and her tribute of gratitude was so eloquently poured forth, that the gallant young captain, who had hardly seen a young lady before for two months, could not exactly tell whether he stood on his head or his heels; for praise from those beautiful lips produced a sensation of giddiness in the region of the brain.
eloquently
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From this reading She had entirely recovered from the effects of the accident; and her tribute of gratitude was so eloquently poured forth, that the gallant young captain, who had hardly seen a young lady before for two months, could not exactly tell whether he stood on his head or his heels; for praise from those beautiful lips produced a sensation of giddiness in the region of the brain.
Emma
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From this reading Emma received him with a warm blush of pleasure on her fair cheeks.
entirelynounUS /ˈentirely/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading She had entirely recovered from the effects of the accident; and her tribute of gratitude was so eloquently poured forth, that the gallant young captain, who had hardly seen a young lady before for two months, could not exactly tell whether he stood on his head or his heels; for praise from those beautiful lips produced a sensation of giddiness in the region of the brain.
exactly
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From this reading She had entirely recovered from the effects of the accident; and her tribute of gratitude was so eloquently poured forth, that the gallant young captain, who had hardly seen a young lady before for two months, could not exactly tell whether he stood on his head or his heels; for praise from those beautiful lips produced a sensation of giddiness in the region of the brain.
fairnounUS /fair/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Emma received him with a warm blush of pleasure on her fair cheeks.
family
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From this reading WASHINGTON, BOSTON AND PINCHBROOK Though the session of Congress had closed a month before, Captain Somers was gratified to learn on his arrival that Senator Guilford and his family were still in Washington, the distinguished gentleman having been detained by important public business.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As soon as he could make himself presentable, he hastened to pay his respects to the Senator, and thank him for his kindness.
forth
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From this reading She had entirely recovered from the effects of the accident; and her tribute of gratitude was so eloquently poured forth, that the gallant young captain, who had hardly seen a young lady before for two months, could not exactly tell whether he stood on his head or his heels; for praise from those beautiful lips produced a sensation of giddiness in the region of the brain.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She had entirely recovered from the effects of the accident; and her tribute of gratitude was so eloquently poured forth, that the gallant young captain, who had hardly seen a young lady before for two months, could not exactly tell whether he stood on his head or his heels; for praise from those beautiful lips produced a sensation of giddiness in the region of the brain.
gallant
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From this reading She had entirely recovered from the effects of the accident; and her tribute of gratitude was so eloquently poured forth, that the gallant young captain, who had hardly seen a young lady before for two months, could not exactly tell whether he stood on his head or his heels; for praise from those beautiful lips produced a sensation of giddiness in the region of the brain.
gentlemannounUS /ˈgentleman/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading WASHINGTON, BOSTON AND PINCHBROOK Though the session of Congress had closed a month before, Captain Somers was gratified to learn on his arrival that Senator Guilford and his family were still in Washington, the distinguished gentleman having been detained by important public business.
giddiness
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From this reading She had entirely recovered from the effects of the accident; and her tribute of gratitude was so eloquently poured forth, that the gallant young captain, who had hardly seen a young lady before for two months, could not exactly tell whether he stood on his head or his heels; for praise from those beautiful lips produced a sensation of giddiness in the region of the brain.
gratified
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From this reading WASHINGTON, BOSTON AND PINCHBROOK Though the session of Congress had closed a month before, Captain Somers was gratified to learn on his arrival that Senator Guilford and his family were still in Washington, the distinguished gentleman having been detained by important public business.
gratitude
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From this reading She had entirely recovered from the effects of the accident; and her tribute of gratitude was so eloquently poured forth, that the gallant young captain, who had hardly seen a young lady before for two months, could not exactly tell whether he stood on his head or his heels; for praise from those beautiful lips produced a sensation of giddiness in the region of the brain.
Guilford
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From this reading WASHINGTON, BOSTON AND PINCHBROOK Though the session of Congress had closed a month before, Captain Somers was gratified to learn on his arrival that Senator Guilford and his family were still in Washington, the distinguished gentleman having been detained by important public business.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WASHINGTON, BOSTON AND PINCHBROOK Though the session of Congress had closed a month before, Captain Somers was gratified to learn on his arrival that Senator Guilford and his family were still in Washington, the distinguished gentleman having been detained by important public business.
hardly
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From this reading She had entirely recovered from the effects of the accident; and her tribute of gratitude was so eloquently poured forth, that the gallant young captain, who had hardly seen a young lady before for two months, could not exactly tell whether he stood on his head or his heels; for praise from those beautiful lips produced a sensation of giddiness in the region of the brain.
hastened
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From this reading As soon as he could make himself presentable, he hastened to pay his respects to the Senator, and thank him for his kindness.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading WASHINGTON, BOSTON AND PINCHBROOK Though the session of Congress had closed a month before, Captain Somers was gratified to learn on his arrival that Senator Guilford and his family were still in Washington, the distinguished gentleman having been detained by important public business.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As soon as he could make himself presentable, he hastened to pay his respects to the Senator, and thank him for his kindness.
head
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From this reading She had entirely recovered from the effects of the accident; and her tribute of gratitude was so eloquently poured forth, that the gallant young captain, who had hardly seen a young lady before for two months, could not exactly tell whether he stood on his head or his heels; for praise from those beautiful lips produced a sensation of giddiness in the region of the brain.
heels
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From this reading She had entirely recovered from the effects of the accident; and her tribute of gratitude was so eloquently poured forth, that the gallant young captain, who had hardly seen a young lady before for two months, could not exactly tell whether he stood on his head or his heels; for praise from those beautiful lips produced a sensation of giddiness in the region of the brain.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Emma received him with a warm blush of pleasure on her fair cheeks.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As soon as he could make himself presentable, he hastened to pay his respects to the Senator, and thank him for his kindness.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading As soon as he could make himself presentable, he hastened to pay his respects to the Senator, and thank him for his kindness.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WASHINGTON, BOSTON AND PINCHBROOK Though the session of Congress had closed a month before, Captain Somers was gratified to learn on his arrival that Senator Guilford and his family were still in Washington, the distinguished gentleman having been detained by important public business.
home
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From this reading He was not at home.
important
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From this reading WASHINGTON, BOSTON AND PINCHBROOK Though the session of Congress had closed a month before, Captain Somers was gratified to learn on his arrival that Senator Guilford and his family were still in Washington, the distinguished gentleman having been detained by important public business.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WASHINGTON, BOSTON AND PINCHBROOK Though the session of Congress had closed a month before, Captain Somers was gratified to learn on his arrival that Senator Guilford and his family were still in Washington, the distinguished gentleman having been detained by important public business.
kindness
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From this reading As soon as he could make himself presentable, he hastened to pay his respects to the Senator, and thank him for his kindness.
lady
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From this reading She had entirely recovered from the effects of the accident; and her tribute of gratitude was so eloquently poured forth, that the gallant young captain, who had hardly seen a young lady before for two months, could not exactly tell whether he stood on his head or his heels; for praise from those beautiful lips produced a sensation of giddiness in the region of the brain.
learn
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From this reading WASHINGTON, BOSTON AND PINCHBROOK Though the session of Congress had closed a month before, Captain Somers was gratified to learn on his arrival that Senator Guilford and his family were still in Washington, the distinguished gentleman having been detained by important public business.
lips
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From this reading She had entirely recovered from the effects of the accident; and her tribute of gratitude was so eloquently poured forth, that the gallant young captain, who had hardly seen a young lady before for two months, could not exactly tell whether he stood on his head or his heels; for praise from those beautiful lips produced a sensation of giddiness in the region of the brain.
makenounUS /make/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading As soon as he could make himself presentable, he hastened to pay his respects to the Senator, and thank him for his kindness.
month
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From this reading WASHINGTON, BOSTON AND PINCHBROOK Though the session of Congress had closed a month before, Captain Somers was gratified to learn on his arrival that Senator Guilford and his family were still in Washington, the distinguished gentleman having been detained by important public business.
months
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From this reading She had entirely recovered from the effects of the accident; and her tribute of gratitude was so eloquently poured forth, that the gallant young captain, who had hardly seen a young lady before for two months, could not exactly tell whether he stood on his head or his heels; for praise from those beautiful lips produced a sensation of giddiness in the region of the brain.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was not at home.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WASHINGTON, BOSTON AND PINCHBROOK Though the session of Congress had closed a month before, Captain Somers was gratified to learn on his arrival that Senator Guilford and his family were still in Washington, the distinguished gentleman having been detained by important public business.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WASHINGTON, BOSTON AND PINCHBROOK Though the session of Congress had closed a month before, Captain Somers was gratified to learn on his arrival that Senator Guilford and his family were still in Washington, the distinguished gentleman having been detained by important public business.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She had entirely recovered from the effects of the accident; and her tribute of gratitude was so eloquently poured forth, that the gallant young captain, who had hardly seen a young lady before for two months, could not exactly tell whether he stood on his head or his heels; for praise from those beautiful lips produced a sensation of giddiness in the region of the brain.
pay
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From this reading As soon as he could make himself presentable, he hastened to pay his respects to the Senator, and thank him for his kindness.
PINCHBROOK
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From this reading WASHINGTON, BOSTON AND PINCHBROOK Though the session of Congress had closed a month before, Captain Somers was gratified to learn on his arrival that Senator Guilford and his family were still in Washington, the distinguished gentleman having been detained by important public business.
pleasure
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From this reading Emma received him with a warm blush of pleasure on her fair cheeks.
poured
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From this reading She had entirely recovered from the effects of the accident; and her tribute of gratitude was so eloquently poured forth, that the gallant young captain, who had hardly seen a young lady before for two months, could not exactly tell whether he stood on his head or his heels; for praise from those beautiful lips produced a sensation of giddiness in the region of the brain.
praise
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From this reading She had entirely recovered from the effects of the accident; and her tribute of gratitude was so eloquently poured forth, that the gallant young captain, who had hardly seen a young lady before for two months, could not exactly tell whether he stood on his head or his heels; for praise from those beautiful lips produced a sensation of giddiness in the region of the brain.
presentable
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From this reading As soon as he could make himself presentable, he hastened to pay his respects to the Senator, and thank him for his kindness.
produced
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From this reading She had entirely recovered from the effects of the accident; and her tribute of gratitude was so eloquently poured forth, that the gallant young captain, who had hardly seen a young lady before for two months, could not exactly tell whether he stood on his head or his heels; for praise from those beautiful lips produced a sensation of giddiness in the region of the brain.
public
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From this reading WASHINGTON, BOSTON AND PINCHBROOK Though the session of Congress had closed a month before, Captain Somers was gratified to learn on his arrival that Senator Guilford and his family were still in Washington, the distinguished gentleman having been detained by important public business.
received
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From this reading Emma received him with a warm blush of pleasure on her fair cheeks.
recovered
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From this reading She had entirely recovered from the effects of the accident; and her tribute of gratitude was so eloquently poured forth, that the gallant young captain, who had hardly seen a young lady before for two months, could not exactly tell whether he stood on his head or his heels; for praise from those beautiful lips produced a sensation of giddiness in the region of the brain.
region
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From this reading She had entirely recovered from the effects of the accident; and her tribute of gratitude was so eloquently poured forth, that the gallant young captain, who had hardly seen a young lady before for two months, could not exactly tell whether he stood on his head or his heels; for praise from those beautiful lips produced a sensation of giddiness in the region of the brain.
respects
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From this reading As soon as he could make himself presentable, he hastened to pay his respects to the Senator, and thank him for his kindness.
seen
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From this reading She had entirely recovered from the effects of the accident; and her tribute of gratitude was so eloquently poured forth, that the gallant young captain, who had hardly seen a young lady before for two months, could not exactly tell whether he stood on his head or his heels; for praise from those beautiful lips produced a sensation of giddiness in the region of the brain.
Senator
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From this reading WASHINGTON, BOSTON AND PINCHBROOK Though the session of Congress had closed a month before, Captain Somers was gratified to learn on his arrival that Senator Guilford and his family were still in Washington, the distinguished gentleman having been detained by important public business.
sensation
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From this reading She had entirely recovered from the effects of the accident; and her tribute of gratitude was so eloquently poured forth, that the gallant young captain, who had hardly seen a young lady before for two months, could not exactly tell whether he stood on his head or his heels; for praise from those beautiful lips produced a sensation of giddiness in the region of the brain.
session
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From this reading WASHINGTON, BOSTON AND PINCHBROOK Though the session of Congress had closed a month before, Captain Somers was gratified to learn on his arrival that Senator Guilford and his family were still in Washington, the distinguished gentleman having been detained by important public business.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had entirely recovered from the effects of the accident; and her tribute of gratitude was so eloquently poured forth, that the gallant young captain, who had hardly seen a young lady before for two months, could not exactly tell whether he stood on his head or his heels; for praise from those beautiful lips produced a sensation of giddiness in the region of the brain.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She had entirely recovered from the effects of the accident; and her tribute of gratitude was so eloquently poured forth, that the gallant young captain, who had hardly seen a young lady before for two months, could not exactly tell whether he stood on his head or his heels; for praise from those beautiful lips produced a sensation of giddiness in the region of the brain.
Somers
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From this reading WASHINGTON, BOSTON AND PINCHBROOK Though the session of Congress had closed a month before, Captain Somers was gratified to learn on his arrival that Senator Guilford and his family were still in Washington, the distinguished gentleman having been detained by important public business.
soon
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From this reading As soon as he could make himself presentable, he hastened to pay his respects to the Senator, and thank him for his kindness.
stillnounUS /still/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading WASHINGTON, BOSTON AND PINCHBROOK Though the session of Congress had closed a month before, Captain Somers was gratified to learn on his arrival that Senator Guilford and his family were still in Washington, the distinguished gentleman having been detained by important public business.
stoodnounUS /stood/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading She had entirely recovered from the effects of the accident; and her tribute of gratitude was so eloquently poured forth, that the gallant young captain, who had hardly seen a young lady before for two months, could not exactly tell whether he stood on his head or his heels; for praise from those beautiful lips produced a sensation of giddiness in the region of the brain.
tellnounUS /tell/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading She had entirely recovered from the effects of the accident; and her tribute of gratitude was so eloquently poured forth, that the gallant young captain, who had hardly seen a young lady before for two months, could not exactly tell whether he stood on his head or his heels; for praise from those beautiful lips produced a sensation of giddiness in the region of the brain.
thank
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From this reading As soon as he could make himself presentable, he hastened to pay his respects to the Senator, and thank him for his kindness.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WASHINGTON, BOSTON AND PINCHBROOK Though the session of Congress had closed a month before, Captain Somers was gratified to learn on his arrival that Senator Guilford and his family were still in Washington, the distinguished gentleman having been detained by important public business.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WASHINGTON, BOSTON AND PINCHBROOK Though the session of Congress had closed a month before, Captain Somers was gratified to learn on his arrival that Senator Guilford and his family were still in Washington, the distinguished gentleman having been detained by important public business.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading She had entirely recovered from the effects of the accident; and her tribute of gratitude was so eloquently poured forth, that the gallant young captain, who had hardly seen a young lady before for two months, could not exactly tell whether he stood on his head or his heels; for praise from those beautiful lips produced a sensation of giddiness in the region of the brain.
ThoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading WASHINGTON, BOSTON AND PINCHBROOK Though the session of Congress had closed a month before, Captain Somers was gratified to learn on his arrival that Senator Guilford and his family were still in Washington, the distinguished gentleman having been detained by important public business.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WASHINGTON, BOSTON AND PINCHBROOK Though the session of Congress had closed a month before, Captain Somers was gratified to learn on his arrival that Senator Guilford and his family were still in Washington, the distinguished gentleman having been detained by important public business.
tribute
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From this reading She had entirely recovered from the effects of the accident; and her tribute of gratitude was so eloquently poured forth, that the gallant young captain, who had hardly seen a young lady before for two months, could not exactly tell whether he stood on his head or his heels; for praise from those beautiful lips produced a sensation of giddiness in the region of the brain.
two
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From this reading She had entirely recovered from the effects of the accident; and her tribute of gratitude was so eloquently poured forth, that the gallant young captain, who had hardly seen a young lady before for two months, could not exactly tell whether he stood on his head or his heels; for praise from those beautiful lips produced a sensation of giddiness in the region of the brain.
warm
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From this reading Emma received him with a warm blush of pleasure on her fair cheeks.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WASHINGTON, BOSTON AND PINCHBROOK Though the session of Congress had closed a month before, Captain Somers was gratified to learn on his arrival that Senator Guilford and his family were still in Washington, the distinguished gentleman having been detained by important public business.
WASHINGTON
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From this reading WASHINGTON, BOSTON AND PINCHBROOK Though the session of Congress had closed a month before, Captain Somers was gratified to learn on his arrival that Senator Guilford and his family were still in Washington, the distinguished gentleman having been detained by important public business.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading WASHINGTON, BOSTON AND PINCHBROOK Though the session of Congress had closed a month before, Captain Somers was gratified to learn on his arrival that Senator Guilford and his family were still in Washington, the distinguished gentleman having been detained by important public business.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading She had entirely recovered from the effects of the accident; and her tribute of gratitude was so eloquently poured forth, that the gallant young captain, who had hardly seen a young lady before for two months, could not exactly tell whether he stood on his head or his heels; for praise from those beautiful lips produced a sensation of giddiness in the region of the brain.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading She had entirely recovered from the effects of the accident; and her tribute of gratitude was so eloquently poured forth, that the gallant young captain, who had hardly seen a young lady before for two months, could not exactly tell whether he stood on his head or his heels; for praise from those beautiful lips produced a sensation of giddiness in the region of the brain.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Emma received him with a warm blush of pleasure on her fair cheeks.
young
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From this reading She had entirely recovered from the effects of the accident; and her tribute of gratitude was so eloquently poured forth, that the gallant young captain, who had hardly seen a young lady before for two months, could not exactly tell whether he stood on his head or his heels; for praise from those beautiful lips produced a sensation of giddiness in the region of the brain.
