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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 Though old in cunning, as in years, He is so small, that like a child In face and form, the god appears, And sportive like a boy, and wild; Lightly he moves from place to place, In none at rest, in none content; Delighted some new toy to chase-- On childish purpose ever bent.
addednounUS /added/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Beware! to childhood's spirits gay Is added more than childhood's power; And you perchance may rue the hour That saw you join his seeming play.
affectionate
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From this reading His mother and Beulah heard this intelligence, with a natural and affectionate concern, that they had no scruples in avowing; but Maud seemed to have so schooled her feelings, that the grief she really felt was under a prudent control.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Though old in cunning, as in years, He is so small, that like a child In face and form, the god appears, And sportive like a boy, and wild; Lightly he moves from place to place, In none at rest, in none content; Delighted some new toy to chase-- On childish purpose ever bent.
announced
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From this reading Griffen The intention of the major to quit the Knoll that day, was announced to the family at breakfast, on the following morning.
appeared
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From this reading To her, it appeared as if her secret were constantly on the point of exposure, and she believed _that_ would cause her instant death.
appears
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From this reading Though old in cunning, as in years, He is so small, that like a child In face and form, the god appears, And sportive like a boy, and wild; Lightly he moves from place to place, In none at rest, in none content; Delighted some new toy to chase-- On childish purpose ever bent.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Though old in cunning, as in years, He is so small, that like a child In face and form, the god appears, And sportive like a boy, and wild; Lightly he moves from place to place, In none at rest, in none content; Delighted some new toy to chase-- On childish purpose ever bent.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Though old in cunning, as in years, He is so small, that like a child In face and form, the god appears, And sportive like a boy, and wild; Lightly he moves from place to place, In none at rest, in none content; Delighted some new toy to chase-- On childish purpose ever bent.
avowing
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From this reading His mother and Beulah heard this intelligence, with a natural and affectionate concern, that they had no scruples in avowing; but Maud seemed to have so schooled her feelings, that the grief she really felt was under a prudent control.
believed
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From this reading To her, it appeared as if her secret were constantly on the point of exposure, and she believed _that_ would cause her instant death.
bent
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From this reading Though old in cunning, as in years, He is so small, that like a child In face and form, the god appears, And sportive like a boy, and wild; Lightly he moves from place to place, In none at rest, in none content; Delighted some new toy to chase-- On childish purpose ever bent.
Beulah
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From this reading His mother and Beulah heard this intelligence, with a natural and affectionate concern, that they had no scruples in avowing; but Maud seemed to have so schooled her feelings, that the grief she really felt was under a prudent control.
Beware
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From this reading Beware! to childhood's spirits gay Is added more than childhood's power; And you perchance may rue the hour That saw you join his seeming play.
boy
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From this reading Though old in cunning, as in years, He is so small, that like a child In face and form, the god appears, And sportive like a boy, and wild; Lightly he moves from place to place, In none at rest, in none content; Delighted some new toy to chase-- On childish purpose ever bent.
breakfast
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From this reading Griffen The intention of the major to quit the Knoll that day, was announced to the family at breakfast, on the following morning.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His mother and Beulah heard this intelligence, with a natural and affectionate concern, that they had no scruples in avowing; but Maud seemed to have so schooled her feelings, that the grief she really felt was under a prudent control.
cause
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From this reading To her, it appeared as if her secret were constantly on the point of exposure, and she believed _that_ would cause her instant death.
chase
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From this reading Though old in cunning, as in years, He is so small, that like a child In face and form, the god appears, And sportive like a boy, and wild; Lightly he moves from place to place, In none at rest, in none content; Delighted some new toy to chase-- On childish purpose ever bent.
child
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From this reading Though old in cunning, as in years, He is so small, that like a child In face and form, the god appears, And sportive like a boy, and wild; Lightly he moves from place to place, In none at rest, in none content; Delighted some new toy to chase-- On childish purpose ever bent.
childhood's
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From this reading Beware! to childhood's spirits gay Is added more than childhood's power; And you perchance may rue the hour That saw you join his seeming play.
childish
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From this reading Though old in cunning, as in years, He is so small, that like a child In face and form, the god appears, And sportive like a boy, and wild; Lightly he moves from place to place, In none at rest, in none content; Delighted some new toy to chase-- On childish purpose ever bent.
concern
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From this reading His mother and Beulah heard this intelligence, with a natural and affectionate concern, that they had no scruples in avowing; but Maud seemed to have so schooled her feelings, that the grief she really felt was under a prudent control.
constantly
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From this reading To her, it appeared as if her secret were constantly on the point of exposure, and she believed _that_ would cause her instant death.
content
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From this reading Though old in cunning, as in years, He is so small, that like a child In face and form, the god appears, And sportive like a boy, and wild; Lightly he moves from place to place, In none at rest, in none content; Delighted some new toy to chase-- On childish purpose ever bent.
control
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From this reading His mother and Beulah heard this intelligence, with a natural and affectionate concern, that they had no scruples in avowing; but Maud seemed to have so schooled her feelings, that the grief she really felt was under a prudent control.
cunning
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From this reading Though old in cunning, as in years, He is so small, that like a child In face and form, the god appears, And sportive like a boy, and wild; Lightly he moves from place to place, In none at rest, in none content; Delighted some new toy to chase-- On childish purpose ever bent.
day
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From this reading Griffen The intention of the major to quit the Knoll that day, was announced to the family at breakfast, on the following morning.
death
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From this reading To her, it appeared as if her secret were constantly on the point of exposure, and she believed _that_ would cause her instant death.
Delighted
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From this reading Though old in cunning, as in years, He is so small, that like a child In face and form, the god appears, And sportive like a boy, and wild; Lightly he moves from place to place, In none at rest, in none content; Delighted some new toy to chase-- On childish purpose ever bent.
evernounUS /ever/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Though old in cunning, as in years, He is so small, that like a child In face and form, the god appears, And sportive like a boy, and wild; Lightly he moves from place to place, In none at rest, in none content; Delighted some new toy to chase-- On childish purpose ever bent.
exposure
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From this reading To her, it appeared as if her secret were constantly on the point of exposure, and she believed _that_ would cause her instant death.
face
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From this reading Though old in cunning, as in years, He is so small, that like a child In face and form, the god appears, And sportive like a boy, and wild; Lightly he moves from place to place, In none at rest, in none content; Delighted some new toy to chase-- On childish purpose ever bent.
family
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From this reading Griffen The intention of the major to quit the Knoll that day, was announced to the family at breakfast, on the following morning.
feelings
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From this reading His mother and Beulah heard this intelligence, with a natural and affectionate concern, that they had no scruples in avowing; but Maud seemed to have so schooled her feelings, that the grief she really felt was under a prudent control.
felt
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From this reading His mother and Beulah heard this intelligence, with a natural and affectionate concern, that they had no scruples in avowing; but Maud seemed to have so schooled her feelings, that the grief she really felt was under a prudent control.
following
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From this reading Griffen The intention of the major to quit the Knoll that day, was announced to the family at breakfast, on the following morning.
form
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From this reading Though old in cunning, as in years, He is so small, that like a child In face and form, the god appears, And sportive like a boy, and wild; Lightly he moves from place to place, In none at rest, in none content; Delighted some new toy to chase-- On childish purpose ever bent.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Though old in cunning, as in years, He is so small, that like a child In face and form, the god appears, And sportive like a boy, and wild; Lightly he moves from place to place, In none at rest, in none content; Delighted some new toy to chase-- On childish purpose ever bent.
gay
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From this reading Beware! to childhood's spirits gay Is added more than childhood's power; And you perchance may rue the hour That saw you join his seeming play.
god
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From this reading Though old in cunning, as in years, He is so small, that like a child In face and form, the god appears, And sportive like a boy, and wild; Lightly he moves from place to place, In none at rest, in none content; Delighted some new toy to chase-- On childish purpose ever bent.
grief
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From this reading His mother and Beulah heard this intelligence, with a natural and affectionate concern, that they had no scruples in avowing; but Maud seemed to have so schooled her feelings, that the grief she really felt was under a prudent control.
Griffen
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From this reading Griffen The intention of the major to quit the Knoll that day, was announced to the family at breakfast, on the following morning.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His mother and Beulah heard this intelligence, with a natural and affectionate concern, that they had no scruples in avowing; but Maud seemed to have so schooled her feelings, that the grief she really felt was under a prudent control.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading His mother and Beulah heard this intelligence, with a natural and affectionate concern, that they had no scruples in avowing; but Maud seemed to have so schooled her feelings, that the grief she really felt was under a prudent control.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though old in cunning, as in years, He is so small, that like a child In face and form, the god appears, And sportive like a boy, and wild; Lightly he moves from place to place, In none at rest, in none content; Delighted some new toy to chase-- On childish purpose ever bent.
heard
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From this reading His mother and Beulah heard this intelligence, with a natural and affectionate concern, that they had no scruples in avowing; but Maud seemed to have so schooled her feelings, that the grief she really felt was under a prudent control.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His mother and Beulah heard this intelligence, with a natural and affectionate concern, that they had no scruples in avowing; but Maud seemed to have so schooled her feelings, that the grief she really felt was under a prudent control.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Beware! to childhood's spirits gay Is added more than childhood's power; And you perchance may rue the hour That saw you join his seeming play.
hour
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From this reading Beware! to childhood's spirits gay Is added more than childhood's power; And you perchance may rue the hour That saw you join his seeming play.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading To her, it appeared as if her secret were constantly on the point of exposure, and she believed _that_ would cause her instant death.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Though old in cunning, as in years, He is so small, that like a child In face and form, the god appears, And sportive like a boy, and wild; Lightly he moves from place to place, In none at rest, in none content; Delighted some new toy to chase-- On childish purpose ever bent.
instant
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From this reading To her, it appeared as if her secret were constantly on the point of exposure, and she believed _that_ would cause her instant death.
intelligence
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From this reading His mother and Beulah heard this intelligence, with a natural and affectionate concern, that they had no scruples in avowing; but Maud seemed to have so schooled her feelings, that the grief she really felt was under a prudent control.
intention
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From this reading Griffen The intention of the major to quit the Knoll that day, was announced to the family at breakfast, on the following morning.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though old in cunning, as in years, He is so small, that like a child In face and form, the god appears, And sportive like a boy, and wild; Lightly he moves from place to place, In none at rest, in none content; Delighted some new toy to chase-- On childish purpose ever bent.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To her, it appeared as if her secret were constantly on the point of exposure, and she believed _that_ would cause her instant death.
join
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From this reading Beware! to childhood's spirits gay Is added more than childhood's power; And you perchance may rue the hour That saw you join his seeming play.
Knoll
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From this reading Griffen The intention of the major to quit the Knoll that day, was announced to the family at breakfast, on the following morning.
Lightly
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From this reading Though old in cunning, as in years, He is so small, that like a child In face and form, the god appears, And sportive like a boy, and wild; Lightly he moves from place to place, In none at rest, in none content; Delighted some new toy to chase-- On childish purpose ever bent.
like
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From this reading Though old in cunning, as in years, He is so small, that like a child In face and form, the god appears, And sportive like a boy, and wild; Lightly he moves from place to place, In none at rest, in none content; Delighted some new toy to chase-- On childish purpose ever bent.
major
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From this reading Griffen The intention of the major to quit the Knoll that day, was announced to the family at breakfast, on the following morning.
Maud
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From this reading His mother and Beulah heard this intelligence, with a natural and affectionate concern, that they had no scruples in avowing; but Maud seemed to have so schooled her feelings, that the grief she really felt was under a prudent control.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Beware! to childhood's spirits gay Is added more than childhood's power; And you perchance may rue the hour That saw you join his seeming play.
more
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From this reading Beware! to childhood's spirits gay Is added more than childhood's power; And you perchance may rue the hour That saw you join his seeming play.
morningnounUS /morning/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Griffen The intention of the major to quit the Knoll that day, was announced to the family at breakfast, on the following morning.
mother
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From this reading His mother and Beulah heard this intelligence, with a natural and affectionate concern, that they had no scruples in avowing; but Maud seemed to have so schooled her feelings, that the grief she really felt was under a prudent control.
moves
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From this reading Though old in cunning, as in years, He is so small, that like a child In face and form, the god appears, And sportive like a boy, and wild; Lightly he moves from place to place, In none at rest, in none content; Delighted some new toy to chase-- On childish purpose ever bent.
natural
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From this reading His mother and Beulah heard this intelligence, with a natural and affectionate concern, that they had no scruples in avowing; but Maud seemed to have so schooled her feelings, that the grief she really felt was under a prudent control.
new
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From this reading Though old in cunning, as in years, He is so small, that like a child In face and form, the god appears, And sportive like a boy, and wild; Lightly he moves from place to place, In none at rest, in none content; Delighted some new toy to chase-- On childish purpose ever bent.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading His mother and Beulah heard this intelligence, with a natural and affectionate concern, that they had no scruples in avowing; but Maud seemed to have so schooled her feelings, that the grief she really felt was under a prudent control.
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading Though old in cunning, as in years, He is so small, that like a child In face and form, the god appears, And sportive like a boy, and wild; Lightly he moves from place to place, In none at rest, in none content; Delighted some new toy to chase-- On childish purpose ever bent.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Griffen The intention of the major to quit the Knoll that day, was announced to the family at breakfast, on the following morning.
old
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From this reading Though old in cunning, as in years, He is so small, that like a child In face and form, the god appears, And sportive like a boy, and wild; Lightly he moves from place to place, In none at rest, in none content; Delighted some new toy to chase-- On childish purpose ever bent.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Though old in cunning, as in years, He is so small, that like a child In face and form, the god appears, And sportive like a boy, and wild; Lightly he moves from place to place, In none at rest, in none content; Delighted some new toy to chase-- On childish purpose ever bent.
perchance
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From this reading Beware! to childhood's spirits gay Is added more than childhood's power; And you perchance may rue the hour That saw you join his seeming play.
place
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From this reading Though old in cunning, as in years, He is so small, that like a child In face and form, the god appears, And sportive like a boy, and wild; Lightly he moves from place to place, In none at rest, in none content; Delighted some new toy to chase-- On childish purpose ever bent.
play
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From this reading Beware! to childhood's spirits gay Is added more than childhood's power; And you perchance may rue the hour That saw you join his seeming play.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading To her, it appeared as if her secret were constantly on the point of exposure, and she believed _that_ would cause her instant death.
power
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From this reading Beware! to childhood's spirits gay Is added more than childhood's power; And you perchance may rue the hour That saw you join his seeming play.
prudent
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From this reading His mother and Beulah heard this intelligence, with a natural and affectionate concern, that they had no scruples in avowing; but Maud seemed to have so schooled her feelings, that the grief she really felt was under a prudent control.
purpose
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From this reading Though old in cunning, as in years, He is so small, that like a child In face and form, the god appears, And sportive like a boy, and wild; Lightly he moves from place to place, In none at rest, in none content; Delighted some new toy to chase-- On childish purpose ever bent.
quit
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From this reading Griffen The intention of the major to quit the Knoll that day, was announced to the family at breakfast, on the following morning.
really
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From this reading His mother and Beulah heard this intelligence, with a natural and affectionate concern, that they had no scruples in avowing; but Maud seemed to have so schooled her feelings, that the grief she really felt was under a prudent control.
restnounUS /rest/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Though old in cunning, as in years, He is so small, that like a child In face and form, the god appears, And sportive like a boy, and wild; Lightly he moves from place to place, In none at rest, in none content; Delighted some new toy to chase-- On childish purpose ever bent.
rue
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From this reading Beware! to childhood's spirits gay Is added more than childhood's power; And you perchance may rue the hour That saw you join his seeming play.
saw
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From this reading Beware! to childhood's spirits gay Is added more than childhood's power; And you perchance may rue the hour That saw you join his seeming play.
schooled
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From this reading His mother and Beulah heard this intelligence, with a natural and affectionate concern, that they had no scruples in avowing; but Maud seemed to have so schooled her feelings, that the grief she really felt was under a prudent control.
scruples
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From this reading His mother and Beulah heard this intelligence, with a natural and affectionate concern, that they had no scruples in avowing; but Maud seemed to have so schooled her feelings, that the grief she really felt was under a prudent control.
secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading To her, it appeared as if her secret were constantly on the point of exposure, and she believed _that_ would cause her instant death.
seemednounUS /seemed/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading His mother and Beulah heard this intelligence, with a natural and affectionate concern, that they had no scruples in avowing; but Maud seemed to have so schooled her feelings, that the grief she really felt was under a prudent control.
seeming
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From this reading Beware! to childhood's spirits gay Is added more than childhood's power; And you perchance may rue the hour That saw you join his seeming play.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His mother and Beulah heard this intelligence, with a natural and affectionate concern, that they had no scruples in avowing; but Maud seemed to have so schooled her feelings, that the grief she really felt was under a prudent control.
small
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From this reading Though old in cunning, as in years, He is so small, that like a child In face and form, the god appears, And sportive like a boy, and wild; Lightly he moves from place to place, In none at rest, in none content; Delighted some new toy to chase-- On childish purpose ever bent.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Though old in cunning, as in years, He is so small, that like a child In face and form, the god appears, And sportive like a boy, and wild; Lightly he moves from place to place, In none at rest, in none content; Delighted some new toy to chase-- On childish purpose ever bent.
some
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From this reading Though old in cunning, as in years, He is so small, that like a child In face and form, the god appears, And sportive like a boy, and wild; Lightly he moves from place to place, In none at rest, in none content; Delighted some new toy to chase-- On childish purpose ever bent.
spirits
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From this reading Beware! to childhood's spirits gay Is added more than childhood's power; And you perchance may rue the hour That saw you join his seeming play.
sportive
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From this reading Though old in cunning, as in years, He is so small, that like a child In face and form, the god appears, And sportive like a boy, and wild; Lightly he moves from place to place, In none at rest, in none content; Delighted some new toy to chase-- On childish purpose ever bent.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Beware! to childhood's spirits gay Is added more than childhood's power; And you perchance may rue the hour That saw you join his seeming play.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Though old in cunning, as in years, He is so small, that like a child In face and form, the god appears, And sportive like a boy, and wild; Lightly he moves from place to place, In none at rest, in none content; Delighted some new toy to chase-- On childish purpose ever bent.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Though old in cunning, as in years, He is so small, that like a child In face and form, the god appears, And sportive like a boy, and wild; Lightly he moves from place to place, In none at rest, in none content; Delighted some new toy to chase-- On childish purpose ever bent.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His mother and Beulah heard this intelligence, with a natural and affectionate concern, that they had no scruples in avowing; but Maud seemed to have so schooled her feelings, that the grief she really felt was under a prudent control.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading His mother and Beulah heard this intelligence, with a natural and affectionate concern, that they had no scruples in avowing; but Maud seemed to have so schooled her feelings, that the grief she really felt was under a prudent control.
ThoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though old in cunning, as in years, He is so small, that like a child In face and form, the god appears, And sportive like a boy, and wild; Lightly he moves from place to place, In none at rest, in none content; Delighted some new toy to chase-- On childish purpose ever bent.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Though old in cunning, as in years, He is so small, that like a child In face and form, the god appears, And sportive like a boy, and wild; Lightly he moves from place to place, In none at rest, in none content; Delighted some new toy to chase-- On childish purpose ever bent.
toy
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From this reading Though old in cunning, as in years, He is so small, that like a child In face and form, the god appears, And sportive like a boy, and wild; Lightly he moves from place to place, In none at rest, in none content; Delighted some new toy to chase-- On childish purpose ever bent.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading His mother and Beulah heard this intelligence, with a natural and affectionate concern, that they had no scruples in avowing; but Maud seemed to have so schooled her feelings, that the grief she really felt was under a prudent control.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Griffen The intention of the major to quit the Knoll that day, was announced to the family at breakfast, on the following morning.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading To her, it appeared as if her secret were constantly on the point of exposure, and she believed _that_ would cause her instant death.
wild
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From this reading Though old in cunning, as in years, He is so small, that like a child In face and form, the god appears, And sportive like a boy, and wild; Lightly he moves from place to place, In none at rest, in none content; Delighted some new toy to chase-- On childish purpose ever bent.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading His mother and Beulah heard this intelligence, with a natural and affectionate concern, that they had no scruples in avowing; but Maud seemed to have so schooled her feelings, that the grief she really felt was under a prudent control.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading To her, it appeared as if her secret were constantly on the point of exposure, and she believed _that_ would cause her instant death.
years
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From this reading Though old in cunning, as in years, He is so small, that like a child In face and form, the god appears, And sportive like a boy, and wild; Lightly he moves from place to place, In none at rest, in none content; Delighted some new toy to chase-- On childish purpose ever bent.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Beware! to childhood's spirits gay Is added more than childhood's power; And you perchance may rue the hour That saw you join his seeming play.
