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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 The summer had just begun, when notice was given that a Confirmation would take place in the autumn; and Lucy’s name was one of the first sent in to Mr. Dusautoy.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The summer had just begun, when notice was given that a Confirmation would take place in the autumn; and Lucy’s name was one of the first sent in to Mr. Dusautoy.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ‘Oh! mamma!’ exclaimed Lucy, returning from her first class, ‘Mr. Dusautoy has given us each a paper, where we are to set down our christening days, and our godfathers and godmothers.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His plan was to collect his candidates in weekly classes of a few at a time, and likewise to see as much as he could of them in private.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His plan was to collect his candidates in weekly classes of a few at a time, and likewise to see as much as he could of them in private.
autumn
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From this reading The summer had just begun, when notice was given that a Confirmation would take place in the autumn; and Lucy’s name was one of the first sent in to Mr. Dusautoy.
begun
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From this reading The summer had just begun, when notice was given that a Confirmation would take place in the autumn; and Lucy’s name was one of the first sent in to Mr. Dusautoy.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I could tell nothing but that Mr. Wenlock was my godfather!
candidates
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From this reading His plan was to collect his candidates in weekly classes of a few at a time, and likewise to see as much as he could of them in private.
christenednounUS /ˈchristened/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading And only think, I had not the least notion when I was christened.
christening
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From this reading ‘Oh! mamma!’ exclaimed Lucy, returning from her first class, ‘Mr. Dusautoy has given us each a paper, where we are to set down our christening days, and our godfathers and godmothers.
class
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From this reading ‘Oh! mamma!’ exclaimed Lucy, returning from her first class, ‘Mr. Dusautoy has given us each a paper, where we are to set down our christening days, and our godfathers and godmothers.
classes
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From this reading His plan was to collect his candidates in weekly classes of a few at a time, and likewise to see as much as he could of them in private.
collect
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From this reading His plan was to collect his candidates in weekly classes of a few at a time, and likewise to see as much as he could of them in private.
Confirmation
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From this reading The summer had just begun, when notice was given that a Confirmation would take place in the autumn; and Lucy’s name was one of the first sent in to Mr. Dusautoy.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading His plan was to collect his candidates in weekly classes of a few at a time, and likewise to see as much as he could of them in private.
days
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From this reading ‘Oh! mamma!’ exclaimed Lucy, returning from her first class, ‘Mr. Dusautoy has given us each a paper, where we are to set down our christening days, and our godfathers and godmothers.
down
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From this reading ‘Oh! mamma!’ exclaimed Lucy, returning from her first class, ‘Mr. Dusautoy has given us each a paper, where we are to set down our christening days, and our godfathers and godmothers.
Dusautoy
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From this reading The summer had just begun, when notice was given that a Confirmation would take place in the autumn; and Lucy’s name was one of the first sent in to Mr. Dusautoy.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading ‘Oh! mamma!’ exclaimed Lucy, returning from her first class, ‘Mr. Dusautoy has given us each a paper, where we are to set down our christening days, and our godfathers and godmothers.
exclaimed
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From this reading ‘Oh! mamma!’ exclaimed Lucy, returning from her first class, ‘Mr. Dusautoy has given us each a paper, where we are to set down our christening days, and our godfathers and godmothers.
few
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From this reading His plan was to collect his candidates in weekly classes of a few at a time, and likewise to see as much as he could of them in private.
firstnounUS /first/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The summer had just begun, when notice was given that a Confirmation would take place in the autumn; and Lucy’s name was one of the first sent in to Mr. Dusautoy.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ‘Oh! mamma!’ exclaimed Lucy, returning from her first class, ‘Mr. Dusautoy has given us each a paper, where we are to set down our christening days, and our godfathers and godmothers.
given
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From this reading The summer had just begun, when notice was given that a Confirmation would take place in the autumn; and Lucy’s name was one of the first sent in to Mr. Dusautoy.
godfather
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From this reading I could tell nothing but that Mr. Wenlock was my godfather!
godfathers
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From this reading ‘Oh! mamma!’ exclaimed Lucy, returning from her first class, ‘Mr. Dusautoy has given us each a paper, where we are to set down our christening days, and our godfathers and godmothers.
godmothers
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From this reading ‘Oh! mamma!’ exclaimed Lucy, returning from her first class, ‘Mr. Dusautoy has given us each a paper, where we are to set down our christening days, and our godfathers and godmothers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The summer had just begun, when notice was given that a Confirmation would take place in the autumn; and Lucy’s name was one of the first sent in to Mr. Dusautoy.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ‘Oh! mamma!’ exclaimed Lucy, returning from her first class, ‘Mr. Dusautoy has given us each a paper, where we are to set down our christening days, and our godfathers and godmothers.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His plan was to collect his candidates in weekly classes of a few at a time, and likewise to see as much as he could of them in private.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ‘Oh! mamma!’ exclaimed Lucy, returning from her first class, ‘Mr. Dusautoy has given us each a paper, where we are to set down our christening days, and our godfathers and godmothers.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His plan was to collect his candidates in weekly classes of a few at a time, and likewise to see as much as he could of them in private.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading And only think, I had not the least notion when I was christened.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The summer had just begun, when notice was given that a Confirmation would take place in the autumn; and Lucy’s name was one of the first sent in to Mr. Dusautoy.
just
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From this reading The summer had just begun, when notice was given that a Confirmation would take place in the autumn; and Lucy’s name was one of the first sent in to Mr. Dusautoy.
leastnounUS /least/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading And only think, I had not the least notion when I was christened.
likewise
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From this reading His plan was to collect his candidates in weekly classes of a few at a time, and likewise to see as much as he could of them in private.
Lucy
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From this reading ‘Oh! mamma!’ exclaimed Lucy, returning from her first class, ‘Mr. Dusautoy has given us each a paper, where we are to set down our christening days, and our godfathers and godmothers.
Lucy's
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From this reading The summer had just begun, when notice was given that a Confirmation would take place in the autumn; and Lucy’s name was one of the first sent in to Mr. Dusautoy.
mamma
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From this reading ‘Oh! mamma!’ exclaimed Lucy, returning from her first class, ‘Mr. Dusautoy has given us each a paper, where we are to set down our christening days, and our godfathers and godmothers.
Mr
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From this reading The summer had just begun, when notice was given that a Confirmation would take place in the autumn; and Lucy’s name was one of the first sent in to Mr. Dusautoy.
much
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From this reading His plan was to collect his candidates in weekly classes of a few at a time, and likewise to see as much as he could of them in private.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I could tell nothing but that Mr. Wenlock was my godfather!
namenounUS /name/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The summer had just begun, when notice was given that a Confirmation would take place in the autumn; and Lucy’s name was one of the first sent in to Mr. Dusautoy.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And only think, I had not the least notion when I was christened.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I could tell nothing but that Mr. Wenlock was my godfather!
notice
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From this reading The summer had just begun, when notice was given that a Confirmation would take place in the autumn; and Lucy’s name was one of the first sent in to Mr. Dusautoy.
notion
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From this reading And only think, I had not the least notion when I was christened.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The summer had just begun, when notice was given that a Confirmation would take place in the autumn; and Lucy’s name was one of the first sent in to Mr. Dusautoy.
Oh
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From this reading ‘Oh! mamma!’ exclaimed Lucy, returning from her first class, ‘Mr. Dusautoy has given us each a paper, where we are to set down our christening days, and our godfathers and godmothers.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The summer had just begun, when notice was given that a Confirmation would take place in the autumn; and Lucy’s name was one of the first sent in to Mr. Dusautoy.
only
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From this reading And only think, I had not the least notion when I was christened.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading ‘Oh! mamma!’ exclaimed Lucy, returning from her first class, ‘Mr. Dusautoy has given us each a paper, where we are to set down our christening days, and our godfathers and godmothers.
paper
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From this reading ‘Oh! mamma!’ exclaimed Lucy, returning from her first class, ‘Mr. Dusautoy has given us each a paper, where we are to set down our christening days, and our godfathers and godmothers.
place
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From this reading The summer had just begun, when notice was given that a Confirmation would take place in the autumn; and Lucy’s name was one of the first sent in to Mr. Dusautoy.
plan
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From this reading His plan was to collect his candidates in weekly classes of a few at a time, and likewise to see as much as he could of them in private.
private
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From this reading His plan was to collect his candidates in weekly classes of a few at a time, and likewise to see as much as he could of them in private.
returning
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From this reading ‘Oh! mamma!’ exclaimed Lucy, returning from her first class, ‘Mr. Dusautoy has given us each a paper, where we are to set down our christening days, and our godfathers and godmothers.
see
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From this reading His plan was to collect his candidates in weekly classes of a few at a time, and likewise to see as much as he could of them in private.
sent
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From this reading The summer had just begun, when notice was given that a Confirmation would take place in the autumn; and Lucy’s name was one of the first sent in to Mr. Dusautoy.
set
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From this reading ‘Oh! mamma!’ exclaimed Lucy, returning from her first class, ‘Mr. Dusautoy has given us each a paper, where we are to set down our christening days, and our godfathers and godmothers.
summer
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From this reading The summer had just begun, when notice was given that a Confirmation would take place in the autumn; and Lucy’s name was one of the first sent in to Mr. Dusautoy.
takenounUS /take/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The summer had just begun, when notice was given that a Confirmation would take place in the autumn; and Lucy’s name was one of the first sent in to Mr. Dusautoy.
tellnounUS /tell/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I could tell nothing but that Mr. Wenlock was my godfather!
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The summer had just begun, when notice was given that a Confirmation would take place in the autumn; and Lucy’s name was one of the first sent in to Mr. Dusautoy.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The summer had just begun, when notice was given that a Confirmation would take place in the autumn; and Lucy’s name was one of the first sent in to Mr. Dusautoy.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading His plan was to collect his candidates in weekly classes of a few at a time, and likewise to see as much as he could of them in private.
thinknounUS /think/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading And only think, I had not the least notion when I was christened.
timenounUS /time/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading His plan was to collect his candidates in weekly classes of a few at a time, and likewise to see as much as he could of them in private.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The summer had just begun, when notice was given that a Confirmation would take place in the autumn; and Lucy’s name was one of the first sent in to Mr. Dusautoy.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ‘Oh! mamma!’ exclaimed Lucy, returning from her first class, ‘Mr. Dusautoy has given us each a paper, where we are to set down our christening days, and our godfathers and godmothers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The summer had just begun, when notice was given that a Confirmation would take place in the autumn; and Lucy’s name was one of the first sent in to Mr. Dusautoy.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading ‘Oh! mamma!’ exclaimed Lucy, returning from her first class, ‘Mr. Dusautoy has given us each a paper, where we are to set down our christening days, and our godfathers and godmothers.
weekly
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From this reading His plan was to collect his candidates in weekly classes of a few at a time, and likewise to see as much as he could of them in private.
Wenlock
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From this reading I could tell nothing but that Mr. Wenlock was my godfather!
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The summer had just begun, when notice was given that a Confirmation would take place in the autumn; and Lucy’s name was one of the first sent in to Mr. Dusautoy.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading ‘Oh! mamma!’ exclaimed Lucy, returning from her first class, ‘Mr. Dusautoy has given us each a paper, where we are to set down our christening days, and our godfathers and godmothers.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The summer had just begun, when notice was given that a Confirmation would take place in the autumn; and Lucy’s name was one of the first sent in to Mr. Dusautoy.
