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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 In respect to the domestic arrangements Mrs. Atwood effected a sensible compromise.
accepted
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From this reading On the Monday following the scenes described in the last chapter, Mildred and Mrs. Jocelyn were listless and unable to recover even the semblance of cheerfulness, for a letter from Mr. Jocelyn informed them that he was making very little headway, and that some agencies which he accepted yielded but a scanty income.
act
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From this reading NEITHER BOY NOR MAN The two following weeks passed uneventfully at the farmhouse, but silent forces were at work that were as quiet and effective as those of Nature, who makes her vital changes without ever being observed in the act.
afterward
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From this reading She and Susan afterward sat down with them, and Mr. Atwood and Roger joined them at dinner and supper.
agencies
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From this reading On the Monday following the scenes described in the last chapter, Mildred and Mrs. Jocelyn were listless and unable to recover even the semblance of cheerfulness, for a letter from Mr. Jocelyn informed them that he was making very little headway, and that some agencies which he accepted yielded but a scanty income.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She gave the men-folk an early breakfast in the kitchen, so that they might go to their work as usual, and her boarders were thus not compelled to rise at an unaccustomed hour.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NEITHER BOY NOR MAN The two following weeks passed uneventfully at the farmhouse, but silent forces were at work that were as quiet and effective as those of Nature, who makes her vital changes without ever being observed in the act.
arrangements
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From this reading In respect to the domestic arrangements Mrs. Atwood effected a sensible compromise.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading NEITHER BOY NOR MAN The two following weeks passed uneventfully at the farmhouse, but silent forces were at work that were as quiet and effective as those of Nature, who makes her vital changes without ever being observed in the act.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading NEITHER BOY NOR MAN The two following weeks passed uneventfully at the farmhouse, but silent forces were at work that were as quiet and effective as those of Nature, who makes her vital changes without ever being observed in the act.
Atwood
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From this reading In respect to the domestic arrangements Mrs. Atwood effected a sensible compromise.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading NEITHER BOY NOR MAN The two following weeks passed uneventfully at the farmhouse, but silent forces were at work that were as quiet and effective as those of Nature, who makes her vital changes without ever being observed in the act.
boarders
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From this reading She gave the men-folk an early breakfast in the kitchen, so that they might go to their work as usual, and her boarders were thus not compelled to rise at an unaccustomed hour.
BOY
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From this reading NEITHER BOY NOR MAN The two following weeks passed uneventfully at the farmhouse, but silent forces were at work that were as quiet and effective as those of Nature, who makes her vital changes without ever being observed in the act.
breakfast
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From this reading She gave the men-folk an early breakfast in the kitchen, so that they might go to their work as usual, and her boarders were thus not compelled to rise at an unaccustomed hour.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading NEITHER BOY NOR MAN The two following weeks passed uneventfully at the farmhouse, but silent forces were at work that were as quiet and effective as those of Nature, who makes her vital changes without ever being observed in the act.
changes
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From this reading NEITHER BOY NOR MAN The two following weeks passed uneventfully at the farmhouse, but silent forces were at work that were as quiet and effective as those of Nature, who makes her vital changes without ever being observed in the act.
chapter
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From this reading On the Monday following the scenes described in the last chapter, Mildred and Mrs. Jocelyn were listless and unable to recover even the semblance of cheerfulness, for a letter from Mr. Jocelyn informed them that he was making very little headway, and that some agencies which he accepted yielded but a scanty income.
cheerfulness
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From this reading On the Monday following the scenes described in the last chapter, Mildred and Mrs. Jocelyn were listless and unable to recover even the semblance of cheerfulness, for a letter from Mr. Jocelyn informed them that he was making very little headway, and that some agencies which he accepted yielded but a scanty income.
compelled
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From this reading She gave the men-folk an early breakfast in the kitchen, so that they might go to their work as usual, and her boarders were thus not compelled to rise at an unaccustomed hour.
compromise
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From this reading In respect to the domestic arrangements Mrs. Atwood effected a sensible compromise.
described
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From this reading On the Monday following the scenes described in the last chapter, Mildred and Mrs. Jocelyn were listless and unable to recover even the semblance of cheerfulness, for a letter from Mr. Jocelyn informed them that he was making very little headway, and that some agencies which he accepted yielded but a scanty income.
dinner
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From this reading She and Susan afterward sat down with them, and Mr. Atwood and Roger joined them at dinner and supper.
domestic
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From this reading In respect to the domestic arrangements Mrs. Atwood effected a sensible compromise.
down
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From this reading She and Susan afterward sat down with them, and Mr. Atwood and Roger joined them at dinner and supper.
early
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From this reading She gave the men-folk an early breakfast in the kitchen, so that they might go to their work as usual, and her boarders were thus not compelled to rise at an unaccustomed hour.
effected
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From this reading In respect to the domestic arrangements Mrs. Atwood effected a sensible compromise.
effective
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From this reading NEITHER BOY NOR MAN The two following weeks passed uneventfully at the farmhouse, but silent forces were at work that were as quiet and effective as those of Nature, who makes her vital changes without ever being observed in the act.
evennounUS /even/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading On the Monday following the scenes described in the last chapter, Mildred and Mrs. Jocelyn were listless and unable to recover even the semblance of cheerfulness, for a letter from Mr. Jocelyn informed them that he was making very little headway, and that some agencies which he accepted yielded but a scanty income.
evernounUS /ever/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading NEITHER BOY NOR MAN The two following weeks passed uneventfully at the farmhouse, but silent forces were at work that were as quiet and effective as those of Nature, who makes her vital changes without ever being observed in the act.
farmhouse
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From this reading NEITHER BOY NOR MAN The two following weeks passed uneventfully at the farmhouse, but silent forces were at work that were as quiet and effective as those of Nature, who makes her vital changes without ever being observed in the act.
following
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From this reading NEITHER BOY NOR MAN The two following weeks passed uneventfully at the farmhouse, but silent forces were at work that were as quiet and effective as those of Nature, who makes her vital changes without ever being observed in the act.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On the Monday following the scenes described in the last chapter, Mildred and Mrs. Jocelyn were listless and unable to recover even the semblance of cheerfulness, for a letter from Mr. Jocelyn informed them that he was making very little headway, and that some agencies which he accepted yielded but a scanty income.
forces
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From this reading NEITHER BOY NOR MAN The two following weeks passed uneventfully at the farmhouse, but silent forces were at work that were as quiet and effective as those of Nature, who makes her vital changes without ever being observed in the act.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On the Monday following the scenes described in the last chapter, Mildred and Mrs. Jocelyn were listless and unable to recover even the semblance of cheerfulness, for a letter from Mr. Jocelyn informed them that he was making very little headway, and that some agencies which he accepted yielded but a scanty income.
gave
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From this reading She gave the men-folk an early breakfast in the kitchen, so that they might go to their work as usual, and her boarders were thus not compelled to rise at an unaccustomed hour.
go
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From this reading She gave the men-folk an early breakfast in the kitchen, so that they might go to their work as usual, and her boarders were thus not compelled to rise at an unaccustomed hour.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the Monday following the scenes described in the last chapter, Mildred and Mrs. Jocelyn were listless and unable to recover even the semblance of cheerfulness, for a letter from Mr. Jocelyn informed them that he was making very little headway, and that some agencies which he accepted yielded but a scanty income.
headway
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From this reading On the Monday following the scenes described in the last chapter, Mildred and Mrs. Jocelyn were listless and unable to recover even the semblance of cheerfulness, for a letter from Mr. Jocelyn informed them that he was making very little headway, and that some agencies which he accepted yielded but a scanty income.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading NEITHER BOY NOR MAN The two following weeks passed uneventfully at the farmhouse, but silent forces were at work that were as quiet and effective as those of Nature, who makes her vital changes without ever being observed in the act.
hour
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From this reading She gave the men-folk an early breakfast in the kitchen, so that they might go to their work as usual, and her boarders were thus not compelled to rise at an unaccustomed hour.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NEITHER BOY NOR MAN The two following weeks passed uneventfully at the farmhouse, but silent forces were at work that were as quiet and effective as those of Nature, who makes her vital changes without ever being observed in the act.
income
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From this reading On the Monday following the scenes described in the last chapter, Mildred and Mrs. Jocelyn were listless and unable to recover even the semblance of cheerfulness, for a letter from Mr. Jocelyn informed them that he was making very little headway, and that some agencies which he accepted yielded but a scanty income.
informed
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From this reading On the Monday following the scenes described in the last chapter, Mildred and Mrs. Jocelyn were listless and unable to recover even the semblance of cheerfulness, for a letter from Mr. Jocelyn informed them that he was making very little headway, and that some agencies which he accepted yielded but a scanty income.
Jocelyn
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From this reading On the Monday following the scenes described in the last chapter, Mildred and Mrs. Jocelyn were listless and unable to recover even the semblance of cheerfulness, for a letter from Mr. Jocelyn informed them that he was making very little headway, and that some agencies which he accepted yielded but a scanty income.
joined
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From this reading She and Susan afterward sat down with them, and Mr. Atwood and Roger joined them at dinner and supper.
kitchen
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From this reading She gave the men-folk an early breakfast in the kitchen, so that they might go to their work as usual, and her boarders were thus not compelled to rise at an unaccustomed hour.
lastnounUS /last/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading On the Monday following the scenes described in the last chapter, Mildred and Mrs. Jocelyn were listless and unable to recover even the semblance of cheerfulness, for a letter from Mr. Jocelyn informed them that he was making very little headway, and that some agencies which he accepted yielded but a scanty income.
letter
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From this reading On the Monday following the scenes described in the last chapter, Mildred and Mrs. Jocelyn were listless and unable to recover even the semblance of cheerfulness, for a letter from Mr. Jocelyn informed them that he was making very little headway, and that some agencies which he accepted yielded but a scanty income.
listless
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From this reading On the Monday following the scenes described in the last chapter, Mildred and Mrs. Jocelyn were listless and unable to recover even the semblance of cheerfulness, for a letter from Mr. Jocelyn informed them that he was making very little headway, and that some agencies which he accepted yielded but a scanty income.
littlenounUS /little/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading On the Monday following the scenes described in the last chapter, Mildred and Mrs. Jocelyn were listless and unable to recover even the semblance of cheerfulness, for a letter from Mr. Jocelyn informed them that he was making very little headway, and that some agencies which he accepted yielded but a scanty income.
makes
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From this reading NEITHER BOY NOR MAN The two following weeks passed uneventfully at the farmhouse, but silent forces were at work that were as quiet and effective as those of Nature, who makes her vital changes without ever being observed in the act.
making
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From this reading On the Monday following the scenes described in the last chapter, Mildred and Mrs. Jocelyn were listless and unable to recover even the semblance of cheerfulness, for a letter from Mr. Jocelyn informed them that he was making very little headway, and that some agencies which he accepted yielded but a scanty income.
MAN
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From this reading NEITHER BOY NOR MAN The two following weeks passed uneventfully at the farmhouse, but silent forces were at work that were as quiet and effective as those of Nature, who makes her vital changes without ever being observed in the act.
men-folk
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From this reading She gave the men-folk an early breakfast in the kitchen, so that they might go to their work as usual, and her boarders were thus not compelled to rise at an unaccustomed hour.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She gave the men-folk an early breakfast in the kitchen, so that they might go to their work as usual, and her boarders were thus not compelled to rise at an unaccustomed hour.
Mildred
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From this reading On the Monday following the scenes described in the last chapter, Mildred and Mrs. Jocelyn were listless and unable to recover even the semblance of cheerfulness, for a letter from Mr. Jocelyn informed them that he was making very little headway, and that some agencies which he accepted yielded but a scanty income.
Monday
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From this reading On the Monday following the scenes described in the last chapter, Mildred and Mrs. Jocelyn were listless and unable to recover even the semblance of cheerfulness, for a letter from Mr. Jocelyn informed them that he was making very little headway, and that some agencies which he accepted yielded but a scanty income.
Mr
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From this reading She and Susan afterward sat down with them, and Mr. Atwood and Roger joined them at dinner and supper.
Mrs
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From this reading In respect to the domestic arrangements Mrs. Atwood effected a sensible compromise.
Nature
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From this reading NEITHER BOY NOR MAN The two following weeks passed uneventfully at the farmhouse, but silent forces were at work that were as quiet and effective as those of Nature, who makes her vital changes without ever being observed in the act.
NEITHERdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/
not one and not the other of two
From this reading NEITHER BOY NOR MAN The two following weeks passed uneventfully at the farmhouse, but silent forces were at work that were as quiet and effective as those of Nature, who makes her vital changes without ever being observed in the act.
NORconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading NEITHER BOY NOR MAN The two following weeks passed uneventfully at the farmhouse, but silent forces were at work that were as quiet and effective as those of Nature, who makes her vital changes without ever being observed in the act.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She gave the men-folk an early breakfast in the kitchen, so that they might go to their work as usual, and her boarders were thus not compelled to rise at an unaccustomed hour.
observed
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From this reading NEITHER BOY NOR MAN The two following weeks passed uneventfully at the farmhouse, but silent forces were at work that were as quiet and effective as those of Nature, who makes her vital changes without ever being observed in the act.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NEITHER BOY NOR MAN The two following weeks passed uneventfully at the farmhouse, but silent forces were at work that were as quiet and effective as those of Nature, who makes her vital changes without ever being observed in the act.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the Monday following the scenes described in the last chapter, Mildred and Mrs. Jocelyn were listless and unable to recover even the semblance of cheerfulness, for a letter from Mr. Jocelyn informed them that he was making very little headway, and that some agencies which he accepted yielded but a scanty income.
passednounUS /passed/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading NEITHER BOY NOR MAN The two following weeks passed uneventfully at the farmhouse, but silent forces were at work that were as quiet and effective as those of Nature, who makes her vital changes without ever being observed in the act.
quiet
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From this reading NEITHER BOY NOR MAN The two following weeks passed uneventfully at the farmhouse, but silent forces were at work that were as quiet and effective as those of Nature, who makes her vital changes without ever being observed in the act.
recover
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From this reading On the Monday following the scenes described in the last chapter, Mildred and Mrs. Jocelyn were listless and unable to recover even the semblance of cheerfulness, for a letter from Mr. Jocelyn informed them that he was making very little headway, and that some agencies which he accepted yielded but a scanty income.
respect
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From this reading In respect to the domestic arrangements Mrs. Atwood effected a sensible compromise.
rise
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From this reading She gave the men-folk an early breakfast in the kitchen, so that they might go to their work as usual, and her boarders were thus not compelled to rise at an unaccustomed hour.
Roger
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From this reading She and Susan afterward sat down with them, and Mr. Atwood and Roger joined them at dinner and supper.
sat
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From this reading She and Susan afterward sat down with them, and Mr. Atwood and Roger joined them at dinner and supper.
scantyadjectiveUS /ˈskænti/
small or barely sufficient in amount
From this reading On the Monday following the scenes described in the last chapter, Mildred and Mrs. Jocelyn were listless and unable to recover even the semblance of cheerfulness, for a letter from Mr. Jocelyn informed them that he was making very little headway, and that some agencies which he accepted yielded but a scanty income.
scenes
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From this reading On the Monday following the scenes described in the last chapter, Mildred and Mrs. Jocelyn were listless and unable to recover even the semblance of cheerfulness, for a letter from Mr. Jocelyn informed them that he was making very little headway, and that some agencies which he accepted yielded but a scanty income.
semblance
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From this reading On the Monday following the scenes described in the last chapter, Mildred and Mrs. Jocelyn were listless and unable to recover even the semblance of cheerfulness, for a letter from Mr. Jocelyn informed them that he was making very little headway, and that some agencies which he accepted yielded but a scanty income.
sensible
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From this reading In respect to the domestic arrangements Mrs. Atwood effected a sensible compromise.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She gave the men-folk an early breakfast in the kitchen, so that they might go to their work as usual, and her boarders were thus not compelled to rise at an unaccustomed hour.
silent
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From this reading NEITHER BOY NOR MAN The two following weeks passed uneventfully at the farmhouse, but silent forces were at work that were as quiet and effective as those of Nature, who makes her vital changes without ever being observed in the act.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She gave the men-folk an early breakfast in the kitchen, so that they might go to their work as usual, and her boarders were thus not compelled to rise at an unaccustomed hour.
some
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From this reading On the Monday following the scenes described in the last chapter, Mildred and Mrs. Jocelyn were listless and unable to recover even the semblance of cheerfulness, for a letter from Mr. Jocelyn informed them that he was making very little headway, and that some agencies which he accepted yielded but a scanty income.
supper
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From this reading She and Susan afterward sat down with them, and Mr. Atwood and Roger joined them at dinner and supper.
Susan
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From this reading She and Susan afterward sat down with them, and Mr. Atwood and Roger joined them at dinner and supper.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading NEITHER BOY NOR MAN The two following weeks passed uneventfully at the farmhouse, but silent forces were at work that were as quiet and effective as those of Nature, who makes her vital changes without ever being observed in the act.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NEITHER BOY NOR MAN The two following weeks passed uneventfully at the farmhouse, but silent forces were at work that were as quiet and effective as those of Nature, who makes her vital changes without ever being observed in the act.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She gave the men-folk an early breakfast in the kitchen, so that they might go to their work as usual, and her boarders were thus not compelled to rise at an unaccustomed hour.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She and Susan afterward sat down with them, and Mr. Atwood and Roger joined them at dinner and supper.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She gave the men-folk an early breakfast in the kitchen, so that they might go to their work as usual, and her boarders were thus not compelled to rise at an unaccustomed hour.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading NEITHER BOY NOR MAN The two following weeks passed uneventfully at the farmhouse, but silent forces were at work that were as quiet and effective as those of Nature, who makes her vital changes without ever being observed in the act.
thus
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From this reading She gave the men-folk an early breakfast in the kitchen, so that they might go to their work as usual, and her boarders were thus not compelled to rise at an unaccustomed hour.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In respect to the domestic arrangements Mrs. Atwood effected a sensible compromise.
two
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From this reading NEITHER BOY NOR MAN The two following weeks passed uneventfully at the farmhouse, but silent forces were at work that were as quiet and effective as those of Nature, who makes her vital changes without ever being observed in the act.
unable
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From this reading On the Monday following the scenes described in the last chapter, Mildred and Mrs. Jocelyn were listless and unable to recover even the semblance of cheerfulness, for a letter from Mr. Jocelyn informed them that he was making very little headway, and that some agencies which he accepted yielded but a scanty income.
unaccustomed
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From this reading She gave the men-folk an early breakfast in the kitchen, so that they might go to their work as usual, and her boarders were thus not compelled to rise at an unaccustomed hour.
uneventfully
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From this reading NEITHER BOY NOR MAN The two following weeks passed uneventfully at the farmhouse, but silent forces were at work that were as quiet and effective as those of Nature, who makes her vital changes without ever being observed in the act.
usual
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From this reading She gave the men-folk an early breakfast in the kitchen, so that they might go to their work as usual, and her boarders were thus not compelled to rise at an unaccustomed hour.
very
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From this reading On the Monday following the scenes described in the last chapter, Mildred and Mrs. Jocelyn were listless and unable to recover even the semblance of cheerfulness, for a letter from Mr. Jocelyn informed them that he was making very little headway, and that some agencies which he accepted yielded but a scanty income.
vital
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From this reading NEITHER BOY NOR MAN The two following weeks passed uneventfully at the farmhouse, but silent forces were at work that were as quiet and effective as those of Nature, who makes her vital changes without ever being observed in the act.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the Monday following the scenes described in the last chapter, Mildred and Mrs. Jocelyn were listless and unable to recover even the semblance of cheerfulness, for a letter from Mr. Jocelyn informed them that he was making very little headway, and that some agencies which he accepted yielded but a scanty income.
weeks
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From this reading NEITHER BOY NOR MAN The two following weeks passed uneventfully at the farmhouse, but silent forces were at work that were as quiet and effective as those of Nature, who makes her vital changes without ever being observed in the act.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading NEITHER BOY NOR MAN The two following weeks passed uneventfully at the farmhouse, but silent forces were at work that were as quiet and effective as those of Nature, who makes her vital changes without ever being observed in the act.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On the Monday following the scenes described in the last chapter, Mildred and Mrs. Jocelyn were listless and unable to recover even the semblance of cheerfulness, for a letter from Mr. Jocelyn informed them that he was making very little headway, and that some agencies which he accepted yielded but a scanty income.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading NEITHER BOY NOR MAN The two following weeks passed uneventfully at the farmhouse, but silent forces were at work that were as quiet and effective as those of Nature, who makes her vital changes without ever being observed in the act.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading She and Susan afterward sat down with them, and Mr. Atwood and Roger joined them at dinner and supper.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading NEITHER BOY NOR MAN The two following weeks passed uneventfully at the farmhouse, but silent forces were at work that were as quiet and effective as those of Nature, who makes her vital changes without ever being observed in the act.
work
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From this reading NEITHER BOY NOR MAN The two following weeks passed uneventfully at the farmhouse, but silent forces were at work that were as quiet and effective as those of Nature, who makes her vital changes without ever being observed in the act.
yielded
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From this reading On the Monday following the scenes described in the last chapter, Mildred and Mrs. Jocelyn were listless and unable to recover even the semblance of cheerfulness, for a letter from Mr. Jocelyn informed them that he was making very little headway, and that some agencies which he accepted yielded but a scanty income.
