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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 "Extraordinary young man!" exclaimed Mrs. Ramshorn as they left the church, with a sigh that expressed despair.
all
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From this reading I am not at all sure there are not the elements of an orator in him, if he would only reflect a little on the fine relations between speech and passion, and learn of the best models how to play upon the feelings of a congregation.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am not at all sure there are not the elements of an orator in him, if he would only reflect a little on the fine relations between speech and passion, and learn of the best models how to play upon the feelings of a congregation.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Is he an infidel or a fanatic? a Jesuit or a Socinian?"
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I am not at all sure there are not the elements of an orator in him, if he would only reflect a little on the fine relations between speech and passion, and learn of the best models how to play upon the feelings of a congregation.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I am not at all sure there are not the elements of an orator in him, if he would only reflect a little on the fine relations between speech and passion, and learn of the best models how to play upon the feelings of a congregation.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Extraordinary young man!" exclaimed Mrs. Ramshorn as they left the church, with a sigh that expressed despair.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I am not at all sure there are not the elements of an orator in him, if he would only reflect a little on the fine relations between speech and passion, and learn of the best models how to play upon the feelings of a congregation.
attention
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From this reading "If he would pay a little more attention to his composition," said Bascombe indifferently, "he might in time make of himself a good speaker.
Bascombe
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From this reading "If he would pay a little more attention to his composition," said Bascombe indifferently, "he might in time make of himself a good speaker.
best
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From this reading I am not at all sure there are not the elements of an orator in him, if he would only reflect a little on the fine relations between speech and passion, and learn of the best models how to play upon the feelings of a congregation.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading I am not at all sure there are not the elements of an orator in him, if he would only reflect a little on the fine relations between speech and passion, and learn of the best models how to play upon the feelings of a congregation.
church
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From this reading "Extraordinary young man!" exclaimed Mrs. Ramshorn as they left the church, with a sigh that expressed despair.
composition
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From this reading "If he would pay a little more attention to his composition," said Bascombe indifferently, "he might in time make of himself a good speaker.
congregation
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From this reading I am not at all sure there are not the elements of an orator in him, if he would only reflect a little on the fine relations between speech and passion, and learn of the best models how to play upon the feelings of a congregation.
CRITICISM
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From this reading CRITICISM.
despair
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From this reading "Extraordinary young man!" exclaimed Mrs. Ramshorn as they left the church, with a sigh that expressed despair.
elements
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From this reading I am not at all sure there are not the elements of an orator in him, if he would only reflect a little on the fine relations between speech and passion, and learn of the best models how to play upon the feelings of a congregation.
exclaimed
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From this reading "Extraordinary young man!" exclaimed Mrs. Ramshorn as they left the church, with a sigh that expressed despair.
expressed
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From this reading "Extraordinary young man!" exclaimed Mrs. Ramshorn as they left the church, with a sigh that expressed despair.
Extraordinary
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From this reading "Extraordinary young man!" exclaimed Mrs. Ramshorn as they left the church, with a sigh that expressed despair.
fanatic
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From this reading "Is he an infidel or a fanatic? a Jesuit or a Socinian?"
feelings
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From this reading I am not at all sure there are not the elements of an orator in him, if he would only reflect a little on the fine relations between speech and passion, and learn of the best models how to play upon the feelings of a congregation.
finenounUS /fine/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I am not at all sure there are not the elements of an orator in him, if he would only reflect a little on the fine relations between speech and passion, and learn of the best models how to play upon the feelings of a congregation.
goodnounUS /good/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "If he would pay a little more attention to his composition," said Bascombe indifferently, "he might in time make of himself a good speaker.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Is he an infidel or a fanatic? a Jesuit or a Socinian?"
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I am not at all sure there are not the elements of an orator in him, if he would only reflect a little on the fine relations between speech and passion, and learn of the best models how to play upon the feelings of a congregation.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "If he would pay a little more attention to his composition," said Bascombe indifferently, "he might in time make of himself a good speaker.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "If he would pay a little more attention to his composition," said Bascombe indifferently, "he might in time make of himself a good speaker.
how
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From this reading I am not at all sure there are not the elements of an orator in him, if he would only reflect a little on the fine relations between speech and passion, and learn of the best models how to play upon the feelings of a congregation.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am not at all sure there are not the elements of an orator in him, if he would only reflect a little on the fine relations between speech and passion, and learn of the best models how to play upon the feelings of a congregation.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If he would pay a little more attention to his composition," said Bascombe indifferently, "he might in time make of himself a good speaker.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "If he would pay a little more attention to his composition," said Bascombe indifferently, "he might in time make of himself a good speaker.
indifferently
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From this reading "If he would pay a little more attention to his composition," said Bascombe indifferently, "he might in time make of himself a good speaker.
infidel
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From this reading "Is he an infidel or a fanatic? a Jesuit or a Socinian?"
Isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is he an infidel or a fanatic? a Jesuit or a Socinian?"
Jesuit
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From this reading "Is he an infidel or a fanatic? a Jesuit or a Socinian?"
learn
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From this reading I am not at all sure there are not the elements of an orator in him, if he would only reflect a little on the fine relations between speech and passion, and learn of the best models how to play upon the feelings of a congregation.
leftnounUS /left/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Extraordinary young man!" exclaimed Mrs. Ramshorn as they left the church, with a sigh that expressed despair.
littlenounUS /little/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "If he would pay a little more attention to his composition," said Bascombe indifferently, "he might in time make of himself a good speaker.
makenounUS /make/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "If he would pay a little more attention to his composition," said Bascombe indifferently, "he might in time make of himself a good speaker.
man
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From this reading "Extraordinary young man!" exclaimed Mrs. Ramshorn as they left the church, with a sigh that expressed despair.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "If he would pay a little more attention to his composition," said Bascombe indifferently, "he might in time make of himself a good speaker.
models
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From this reading I am not at all sure there are not the elements of an orator in him, if he would only reflect a little on the fine relations between speech and passion, and learn of the best models how to play upon the feelings of a congregation.
more
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From this reading "If he would pay a little more attention to his composition," said Bascombe indifferently, "he might in time make of himself a good speaker.
Mrs
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From this reading "Extraordinary young man!" exclaimed Mrs. Ramshorn as they left the church, with a sigh that expressed despair.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I am not at all sure there are not the elements of an orator in him, if he would only reflect a little on the fine relations between speech and passion, and learn of the best models how to play upon the feelings of a congregation.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "If he would pay a little more attention to his composition," said Bascombe indifferently, "he might in time make of himself a good speaker.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I am not at all sure there are not the elements of an orator in him, if he would only reflect a little on the fine relations between speech and passion, and learn of the best models how to play upon the feelings of a congregation.
only
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From this reading I am not at all sure there are not the elements of an orator in him, if he would only reflect a little on the fine relations between speech and passion, and learn of the best models how to play upon the feelings of a congregation.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Is he an infidel or a fanatic? a Jesuit or a Socinian?"
orator
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From this reading I am not at all sure there are not the elements of an orator in him, if he would only reflect a little on the fine relations between speech and passion, and learn of the best models how to play upon the feelings of a congregation.
passion
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From this reading I am not at all sure there are not the elements of an orator in him, if he would only reflect a little on the fine relations between speech and passion, and learn of the best models how to play upon the feelings of a congregation.
pay
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From this reading "If he would pay a little more attention to his composition," said Bascombe indifferently, "he might in time make of himself a good speaker.
play
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From this reading I am not at all sure there are not the elements of an orator in him, if he would only reflect a little on the fine relations between speech and passion, and learn of the best models how to play upon the feelings of a congregation.
Ramshorn
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From this reading "Extraordinary young man!" exclaimed Mrs. Ramshorn as they left the church, with a sigh that expressed despair.
reflect
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From this reading I am not at all sure there are not the elements of an orator in him, if he would only reflect a little on the fine relations between speech and passion, and learn of the best models how to play upon the feelings of a congregation.
relations
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From this reading I am not at all sure there are not the elements of an orator in him, if he would only reflect a little on the fine relations between speech and passion, and learn of the best models how to play upon the feelings of a congregation.
said
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From this reading "If he would pay a little more attention to his composition," said Bascombe indifferently, "he might in time make of himself a good speaker.
sigh
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From this reading "Extraordinary young man!" exclaimed Mrs. Ramshorn as they left the church, with a sigh that expressed despair.
Socinian
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From this reading "Is he an infidel or a fanatic? a Jesuit or a Socinian?"
speaker
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From this reading "If he would pay a little more attention to his composition," said Bascombe indifferently, "he might in time make of himself a good speaker.
speech
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From this reading I am not at all sure there are not the elements of an orator in him, if he would only reflect a little on the fine relations between speech and passion, and learn of the best models how to play upon the feelings of a congregation.
surenounUS /sure/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I am not at all sure there are not the elements of an orator in him, if he would only reflect a little on the fine relations between speech and passion, and learn of the best models how to play upon the feelings of a congregation.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Extraordinary young man!" exclaimed Mrs. Ramshorn as they left the church, with a sigh that expressed despair.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Extraordinary young man!" exclaimed Mrs. Ramshorn as they left the church, with a sigh that expressed despair.
there
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From this reading I am not at all sure there are not the elements of an orator in him, if he would only reflect a little on the fine relations between speech and passion, and learn of the best models how to play upon the feelings of a congregation.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Extraordinary young man!" exclaimed Mrs. Ramshorn as they left the church, with a sigh that expressed despair.
timenounUS /time/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "If he would pay a little more attention to his composition," said Bascombe indifferently, "he might in time make of himself a good speaker.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "If he would pay a little more attention to his composition," said Bascombe indifferently, "he might in time make of himself a good speaker.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I am not at all sure there are not the elements of an orator in him, if he would only reflect a little on the fine relations between speech and passion, and learn of the best models how to play upon the feelings of a congregation.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Extraordinary young man!" exclaimed Mrs. Ramshorn as they left the church, with a sigh that expressed despair.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "If he would pay a little more attention to his composition," said Bascombe indifferently, "he might in time make of himself a good speaker.
young
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From this reading "Extraordinary young man!" exclaimed Mrs. Ramshorn as they left the church, with a sigh that expressed despair.
