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alert
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From this reading Although, for some reason, the subject had not been mentioned when Madge and he had been alone together, that young lady showed herself alert and eager enough then.
alonenounUS /alone/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Although, for some reason, the subject had not been mentioned when Madge and he had been alone together, that young lady showed herself alert and eager enough then.
AlthoughnounUS /ˈalthough/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Although, for some reason, the subject had not been mentioned when Madge and he had been alone together, that young lady showed herself alert and eager enough then.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Nor, in that respect, was Ella behind her friend, while Martyn concealed an interest which was probably equal to theirs under ponderous attempts at jocularity.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Although, for some reason, the subject had not been mentioned when Madge and he had been alone together, that young lady showed herself alert and eager enough then.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading "If the honourable and learned gentleman has sufficiently refreshed himself with the cup that cheers, would he oblige the company by mentioning if he has done anything in the matter of the Hidden Treasure--with capitals please!--and, if so, what?"
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading TOM OSSINGTON'S LAWYER It was while they were seated at table that Bruce Graham told them of the result of his investigations.
attempts
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From this reading Nor, in that respect, was Ella behind her friend, while Martyn concealed an interest which was probably equal to theirs under ponderous attempts at jocularity.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Although, for some reason, the subject had not been mentioned when Madge and he had been alone together, that young lady showed herself alert and eager enough then.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Nor, in that respect, was Ella behind her friend, while Martyn concealed an interest which was probably equal to theirs under ponderous attempts at jocularity.
broughtnounUS /ˈbrought/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading It was Jack who brought him to the point.
Bruce
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From this reading TOM OSSINGTON'S LAWYER It was while they were seated at table that Bruce Graham told them of the result of his investigations.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "If the honourable and learned gentleman has sufficiently refreshed himself with the cup that cheers, would he oblige the company by mentioning if he has done anything in the matter of the Hidden Treasure--with capitals please!--and, if so, what?"
capitals
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From this reading "If the honourable and learned gentleman has sufficiently refreshed himself with the cup that cheers, would he oblige the company by mentioning if he has done anything in the matter of the Hidden Treasure--with capitals please!--and, if so, what?"
cheers
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From this reading "If the honourable and learned gentleman has sufficiently refreshed himself with the cup that cheers, would he oblige the company by mentioning if he has done anything in the matter of the Hidden Treasure--with capitals please!--and, if so, what?"
company
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From this reading "If the honourable and learned gentleman has sufficiently refreshed himself with the cup that cheers, would he oblige the company by mentioning if he has done anything in the matter of the Hidden Treasure--with capitals please!--and, if so, what?"
concealed
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From this reading Nor, in that respect, was Ella behind her friend, while Martyn concealed an interest which was probably equal to theirs under ponderous attempts at jocularity.
cup
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From this reading "If the honourable and learned gentleman has sufficiently refreshed himself with the cup that cheers, would he oblige the company by mentioning if he has done anything in the matter of the Hidden Treasure--with capitals please!--and, if so, what?"
donenounUS /done/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "If the honourable and learned gentleman has sufficiently refreshed himself with the cup that cheers, would he oblige the company by mentioning if he has done anything in the matter of the Hidden Treasure--with capitals please!--and, if so, what?"
eager
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From this reading Although, for some reason, the subject had not been mentioned when Madge and he had been alone together, that young lady showed herself alert and eager enough then.
Ella
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From this reading Nor, in that respect, was Ella behind her friend, while Martyn concealed an interest which was probably equal to theirs under ponderous attempts at jocularity.
enough
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From this reading Although, for some reason, the subject had not been mentioned when Madge and he had been alone together, that young lady showed herself alert and eager enough then.
equal
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From this reading Nor, in that respect, was Ella behind her friend, while Martyn concealed an interest which was probably equal to theirs under ponderous attempts at jocularity.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Although, for some reason, the subject had not been mentioned when Madge and he had been alone together, that young lady showed herself alert and eager enough then.
friend
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From this reading Nor, in that respect, was Ella behind her friend, while Martyn concealed an interest which was probably equal to theirs under ponderous attempts at jocularity.
gentlemannounUS /ˈgentleman/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "If the honourable and learned gentleman has sufficiently refreshed himself with the cup that cheers, would he oblige the company by mentioning if he has done anything in the matter of the Hidden Treasure--with capitals please!--and, if so, what?"
Graham
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From this reading TOM OSSINGTON'S LAWYER It was while they were seated at table that Bruce Graham told them of the result of his investigations.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Although, for some reason, the subject had not been mentioned when Madge and he had been alone together, that young lady showed herself alert and eager enough then.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "If the honourable and learned gentleman has sufficiently refreshed himself with the cup that cheers, would he oblige the company by mentioning if he has done anything in the matter of the Hidden Treasure--with capitals please!--and, if so, what?"
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although, for some reason, the subject had not been mentioned when Madge and he had been alone together, that young lady showed herself alert and eager enough then.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Nor, in that respect, was Ella behind her friend, while Martyn concealed an interest which was probably equal to theirs under ponderous attempts at jocularity.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Although, for some reason, the subject had not been mentioned when Madge and he had been alone together, that young lady showed herself alert and eager enough then.
Hidden
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From this reading "If the honourable and learned gentleman has sufficiently refreshed himself with the cup that cheers, would he oblige the company by mentioning if he has done anything in the matter of the Hidden Treasure--with capitals please!--and, if so, what?"
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was Jack who brought him to the point.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "If the honourable and learned gentleman has sufficiently refreshed himself with the cup that cheers, would he oblige the company by mentioning if he has done anything in the matter of the Hidden Treasure--with capitals please!--and, if so, what?"
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TOM OSSINGTON'S LAWYER It was while they were seated at table that Bruce Graham told them of the result of his investigations.
honourable
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From this reading "If the honourable and learned gentleman has sufficiently refreshed himself with the cup that cheers, would he oblige the company by mentioning if he has done anything in the matter of the Hidden Treasure--with capitals please!--and, if so, what?"
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If the honourable and learned gentleman has sufficiently refreshed himself with the cup that cheers, would he oblige the company by mentioning if he has done anything in the matter of the Hidden Treasure--with capitals please!--and, if so, what?"
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nor, in that respect, was Ella behind her friend, while Martyn concealed an interest which was probably equal to theirs under ponderous attempts at jocularity.
interest
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From this reading Nor, in that respect, was Ella behind her friend, while Martyn concealed an interest which was probably equal to theirs under ponderous attempts at jocularity.
investigations
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From this reading TOM OSSINGTON'S LAWYER It was while they were seated at table that Bruce Graham told them of the result of his investigations.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading TOM OSSINGTON'S LAWYER It was while they were seated at table that Bruce Graham told them of the result of his investigations.
Jack
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From this reading It was Jack who brought him to the point.
jocularity
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From this reading Nor, in that respect, was Ella behind her friend, while Martyn concealed an interest which was probably equal to theirs under ponderous attempts at jocularity.
lady
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From this reading Although, for some reason, the subject had not been mentioned when Madge and he had been alone together, that young lady showed herself alert and eager enough then.
LAWYER
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From this reading TOM OSSINGTON'S LAWYER It was while they were seated at table that Bruce Graham told them of the result of his investigations.
learned
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From this reading "If the honourable and learned gentleman has sufficiently refreshed himself with the cup that cheers, would he oblige the company by mentioning if he has done anything in the matter of the Hidden Treasure--with capitals please!--and, if so, what?"
Madge
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From this reading Although, for some reason, the subject had not been mentioned when Madge and he had been alone together, that young lady showed herself alert and eager enough then.
Martyn
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From this reading Nor, in that respect, was Ella behind her friend, while Martyn concealed an interest which was probably equal to theirs under ponderous attempts at jocularity.
matter
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From this reading "If the honourable and learned gentleman has sufficiently refreshed himself with the cup that cheers, would he oblige the company by mentioning if he has done anything in the matter of the Hidden Treasure--with capitals please!--and, if so, what?"
mentioned
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From this reading Although, for some reason, the subject had not been mentioned when Madge and he had been alone together, that young lady showed herself alert and eager enough then.
mentioning
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From this reading "If the honourable and learned gentleman has sufficiently refreshed himself with the cup that cheers, would he oblige the company by mentioning if he has done anything in the matter of the Hidden Treasure--with capitals please!--and, if so, what?"
NorconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor, in that respect, was Ella behind her friend, while Martyn concealed an interest which was probably equal to theirs under ponderous attempts at jocularity.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Although, for some reason, the subject had not been mentioned when Madge and he had been alone together, that young lady showed herself alert and eager enough then.
oblige
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From this reading "If the honourable and learned gentleman has sufficiently refreshed himself with the cup that cheers, would he oblige the company by mentioning if he has done anything in the matter of the Hidden Treasure--with capitals please!--and, if so, what?"
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TOM OSSINGTON'S LAWYER It was while they were seated at table that Bruce Graham told them of the result of his investigations.
OSSINGTON'S
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From this reading TOM OSSINGTON'S LAWYER It was while they were seated at table that Bruce Graham told them of the result of his investigations.
please
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From this reading "If the honourable and learned gentleman has sufficiently refreshed himself with the cup that cheers, would he oblige the company by mentioning if he has done anything in the matter of the Hidden Treasure--with capitals please!--and, if so, what?"
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading It was Jack who brought him to the point.
ponderous
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From this reading Nor, in that respect, was Ella behind her friend, while Martyn concealed an interest which was probably equal to theirs under ponderous attempts at jocularity.
probably
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From this reading Nor, in that respect, was Ella behind her friend, while Martyn concealed an interest which was probably equal to theirs under ponderous attempts at jocularity.
reason
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From this reading Although, for some reason, the subject had not been mentioned when Madge and he had been alone together, that young lady showed herself alert and eager enough then.
refreshed
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From this reading "If the honourable and learned gentleman has sufficiently refreshed himself with the cup that cheers, would he oblige the company by mentioning if he has done anything in the matter of the Hidden Treasure--with capitals please!--and, if so, what?"
respect
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From this reading Nor, in that respect, was Ella behind her friend, while Martyn concealed an interest which was probably equal to theirs under ponderous attempts at jocularity.
result
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From this reading TOM OSSINGTON'S LAWYER It was while they were seated at table that Bruce Graham told them of the result of his investigations.
seated
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From this reading TOM OSSINGTON'S LAWYER It was while they were seated at table that Bruce Graham told them of the result of his investigations.
showed
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From this reading Although, for some reason, the subject had not been mentioned when Madge and he had been alone together, that young lady showed herself alert and eager enough then.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "If the honourable and learned gentleman has sufficiently refreshed himself with the cup that cheers, would he oblige the company by mentioning if he has done anything in the matter of the Hidden Treasure--with capitals please!--and, if so, what?"
some
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From this reading Although, for some reason, the subject had not been mentioned when Madge and he had been alone together, that young lady showed herself alert and eager enough then.
subject
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From this reading Although, for some reason, the subject had not been mentioned when Madge and he had been alone together, that young lady showed herself alert and eager enough then.
sufficiently
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From this reading "If the honourable and learned gentleman has sufficiently refreshed himself with the cup that cheers, would he oblige the company by mentioning if he has done anything in the matter of the Hidden Treasure--with capitals please!--and, if so, what?"
table
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From this reading TOM OSSINGTON'S LAWYER It was while they were seated at table that Bruce Graham told them of the result of his investigations.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TOM OSSINGTON'S LAWYER It was while they were seated at table that Bruce Graham told them of the result of his investigations.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TOM OSSINGTON'S LAWYER It was while they were seated at table that Bruce Graham told them of the result of his investigations.
theirspronounUS /ðerz/
the one or ones belonging to them
From this reading Nor, in that respect, was Ella behind her friend, while Martyn concealed an interest which was probably equal to theirs under ponderous attempts at jocularity.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading TOM OSSINGTON'S LAWYER It was while they were seated at table that Bruce Graham told them of the result of his investigations.
then
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From this reading Although, for some reason, the subject had not been mentioned when Madge and he had been alone together, that young lady showed herself alert and eager enough then.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TOM OSSINGTON'S LAWYER It was while they were seated at table that Bruce Graham told them of the result of his investigations.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nor, in that respect, was Ella behind her friend, while Martyn concealed an interest which was probably equal to theirs under ponderous attempts at jocularity.
together
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From this reading Although, for some reason, the subject had not been mentioned when Madge and he had been alone together, that young lady showed herself alert and eager enough then.
toldnounUS /told/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading TOM OSSINGTON'S LAWYER It was while they were seated at table that Bruce Graham told them of the result of his investigations.
TOM
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From this reading TOM OSSINGTON'S LAWYER It was while they were seated at table that Bruce Graham told them of the result of his investigations.
Treasure
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From this reading "If the honourable and learned gentleman has sufficiently refreshed himself with the cup that cheers, would he oblige the company by mentioning if he has done anything in the matter of the Hidden Treasure--with capitals please!--and, if so, what?"
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Nor, in that respect, was Ella behind her friend, while Martyn concealed an interest which was probably equal to theirs under ponderous attempts at jocularity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TOM OSSINGTON'S LAWYER It was while they were seated at table that Bruce Graham told them of the result of his investigations.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading TOM OSSINGTON'S LAWYER It was while they were seated at table that Bruce Graham told them of the result of his investigations.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "If the honourable and learned gentleman has sufficiently refreshed himself with the cup that cheers, would he oblige the company by mentioning if he has done anything in the matter of the Hidden Treasure--with capitals please!--and, if so, what?"
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Although, for some reason, the subject had not been mentioned when Madge and he had been alone together, that young lady showed herself alert and eager enough then.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Nor, in that respect, was Ella behind her friend, while Martyn concealed an interest which was probably equal to theirs under ponderous attempts at jocularity.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading TOM OSSINGTON'S LAWYER It was while they were seated at table that Bruce Graham told them of the result of his investigations.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading It was Jack who brought him to the point.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading "If the honourable and learned gentleman has sufficiently refreshed himself with the cup that cheers, would he oblige the company by mentioning if he has done anything in the matter of the Hidden Treasure--with capitals please!--and, if so, what?"
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "If the honourable and learned gentleman has sufficiently refreshed himself with the cup that cheers, would he oblige the company by mentioning if he has done anything in the matter of the Hidden Treasure--with capitals please!--and, if so, what?"
young
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From this reading Although, for some reason, the subject had not been mentioned when Madge and he had been alone together, that young lady showed herself alert and eager enough then.
