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Chapter XXVI
BOUGHT OFF Bolton's reply did not quite suit Mr. Ray, but he felt that if he said too much about the will it would give it an exaggerated importance in the eyes of the man before him. So he answered carelessly: "I will give you the hundred dollars, but I wish it understood that it is all I can give you at any time. Don't apply to me again, for it will be of no use." "I understand," said Bolton non-committally. "Shall I give you a check?"
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “BOUGHT OFF Bolton's reply did not quite suit Mr. Ray, but he felt that if he said too much about the will it would give it an exaggerated importance in the eyes of the man before him.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Don't apply to me again, for it will be of no use."”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “So he answered carelessly: "I will give you the hundred dollars, but I wish it understood that it is all I can give you at any time.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “BOUGHT OFF Bolton's reply did not quite suit Mr. Ray, but he felt that if he said too much about the will it would give it an exaggerated importance in the eyes of the man before him.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “BOUGHT OFF Bolton's reply did not quite suit Mr. Ray, but he felt that if he said too much about the will it would give it an exaggerated importance in the eyes of the man before him.”
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “"Shall I give you a check?"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “So he answered carelessly: "I will give you the hundred dollars, but I wish it understood that it is all I can give you at any time.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I understand," said Bolton non-committally.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “BOUGHT OFF Bolton's reply did not quite suit Mr. Ray, but he felt that if he said too much about the will it would give it an exaggerated importance in the eyes of the man before him.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Shall I give you a check?"
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading BOUGHT OFF Bolton's reply did not quite suit Mr. Ray, but he felt that if he said too much about the will it would give it an exaggerated importance in the eyes of the man before him.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Don't apply to me again, for it will be of no use."
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From this reading So he answered carelessly: "I will give you the hundred dollars, but I wish it understood that it is all I can give you at any time.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading BOUGHT OFF Bolton's reply did not quite suit Mr. Ray, but he felt that if he said too much about the will it would give it an exaggerated importance in the eyes of the man before him.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading So he answered carelessly: "I will give you the hundred dollars, but I wish it understood that it is all I can give you at any time.
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From this reading So he answered carelessly: "I will give you the hundred dollars, but I wish it understood that it is all I can give you at any time.
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From this reading Don't apply to me again, for it will be of no use."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading So he answered carelessly: "I will give you the hundred dollars, but I wish it understood that it is all I can give you at any time.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Don't apply to me again, for it will be of no use."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading BOUGHT OFF Bolton's reply did not quite suit Mr. Ray, but he felt that if he said too much about the will it would give it an exaggerated importance in the eyes of the man before him.
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From this reading "I understand," said Bolton non-committally.
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From this reading BOUGHT OFF Bolton's reply did not quite suit Mr. Ray, but he felt that if he said too much about the will it would give it an exaggerated importance in the eyes of the man before him.
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From this reading BOUGHT OFF Bolton's reply did not quite suit Mr. Ray, but he felt that if he said too much about the will it would give it an exaggerated importance in the eyes of the man before him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading BOUGHT OFF Bolton's reply did not quite suit Mr. Ray, but he felt that if he said too much about the will it would give it an exaggerated importance in the eyes of the man before him.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading So he answered carelessly: "I will give you the hundred dollars, but I wish it understood that it is all I can give you at any time.
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From this reading So he answered carelessly: "I will give you the hundred dollars, but I wish it understood that it is all I can give you at any time.
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From this reading "Shall I give you a check?"
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading BOUGHT OFF Bolton's reply did not quite suit Mr. Ray, but he felt that if he said too much about the will it would give it an exaggerated importance in the eyes of the man before him.
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From this reading So he answered carelessly: "I will give you the hundred dollars, but I wish it understood that it is all I can give you at any time.
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From this reading Don't apply to me again, for it will be of no use."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BOUGHT OFF Bolton's reply did not quite suit Mr. Ray, but he felt that if he said too much about the will it would give it an exaggerated importance in the eyes of the man before him.
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From this reading BOUGHT OFF Bolton's reply did not quite suit Mr. Ray, but he felt that if he said too much about the will it would give it an exaggerated importance in the eyes of the man before him.
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From this reading BOUGHT OFF Bolton's reply did not quite suit Mr. Ray, but he felt that if he said too much about the will it would give it an exaggerated importance in the eyes of the man before him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Don't apply to me again, for it will be of no use."
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From this reading BOUGHT OFF Bolton's reply did not quite suit Mr. Ray, but he felt that if he said too much about the will it would give it an exaggerated importance in the eyes of the man before him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BOUGHT OFF Bolton's reply did not quite suit Mr. Ray, but he felt that if he said too much about the will it would give it an exaggerated importance in the eyes of the man before him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading BOUGHT OFF Bolton's reply did not quite suit Mr. Ray, but he felt that if he said too much about the will it would give it an exaggerated importance in the eyes of the man before him.
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From this reading So he answered carelessly: "I will give you the hundred dollars, but I wish it understood that it is all I can give you at any time.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading So he answered carelessly: "I will give you the hundred dollars, but I wish it understood that it is all I can give you at any time.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading BOUGHT OFF Bolton's reply did not quite suit Mr. Ray, but he felt that if he said too much about the will it would give it an exaggerated importance in the eyes of the man before him.
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From this reading BOUGHT OFF Bolton's reply did not quite suit Mr. Ray, but he felt that if he said too much about the will it would give it an exaggerated importance in the eyes of the man before him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BOUGHT OFF Bolton's reply did not quite suit Mr. Ray, but he felt that if he said too much about the will it would give it an exaggerated importance in the eyes of the man before him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So he answered carelessly: "I will give you the hundred dollars, but I wish it understood that it is all I can give you at any time.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading BOUGHT OFF Bolton's reply did not quite suit Mr. Ray, but he felt that if he said too much about the will it would give it an exaggerated importance in the eyes of the man before him.
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From this reading BOUGHT OFF Bolton's reply did not quite suit Mr. Ray, but he felt that if he said too much about the will it would give it an exaggerated importance in the eyes of the man before him.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Don't apply to me again, for it will be of no use."
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From this reading BOUGHT OFF Bolton's reply did not quite suit Mr. Ray, but he felt that if he said too much about the will it would give it an exaggerated importance in the eyes of the man before him.
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From this reading BOUGHT OFF Bolton's reply did not quite suit Mr. Ray, but he felt that if he said too much about the will it would give it an exaggerated importance in the eyes of the man before him.
not any; not one
From this reading Don't apply to me again, for it will be of no use."
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From this reading "I understand," said Bolton non-committally.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading BOUGHT OFF Bolton's reply did not quite suit Mr. Ray, but he felt that if he said too much about the will it would give it an exaggerated importance in the eyes of the man before him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BOUGHT OFF Bolton's reply did not quite suit Mr. Ray, but he felt that if he said too much about the will it would give it an exaggerated importance in the eyes of the man before him.
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From this reading BOUGHT OFF Bolton's reply did not quite suit Mr. Ray, but he felt that if he said too much about the will it would give it an exaggerated importance in the eyes of the man before him.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading BOUGHT OFF Bolton's reply did not quite suit Mr. Ray, but he felt that if he said too much about the will it would give it an exaggerated importance in the eyes of the man before him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BOUGHT OFF Bolton's reply did not quite suit Mr. Ray, but he felt that if he said too much about the will it would give it an exaggerated importance in the eyes of the man before him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BOUGHT OFF Bolton's reply did not quite suit Mr. Ray, but he felt that if he said too much about the will it would give it an exaggerated importance in the eyes of the man before him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BOUGHT OFF Bolton's reply did not quite suit Mr. Ray, but he felt that if he said too much about the will it would give it an exaggerated importance in the eyes of the man before him.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Shall I give you a check?"
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So he answered carelessly: "I will give you the hundred dollars, but I wish it understood that it is all I can give you at any time.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BOUGHT OFF Bolton's reply did not quite suit Mr. Ray, but he felt that if he said too much about the will it would give it an exaggerated importance in the eyes of the man before him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BOUGHT OFF Bolton's reply did not quite suit Mr. Ray, but he felt that if he said too much about the will it would give it an exaggerated importance in the eyes of the man before him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BOUGHT OFF Bolton's reply did not quite suit Mr. Ray, but he felt that if he said too much about the will it would give it an exaggerated importance in the eyes of the man before him.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading So he answered carelessly: "I will give you the hundred dollars, but I wish it understood that it is all I can give you at any time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Don't apply to me again, for it will be of no use."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BOUGHT OFF Bolton's reply did not quite suit Mr. Ray, but he felt that if he said too much about the will it would give it an exaggerated importance in the eyes of the man before him.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I understand," said Bolton non-committally.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So he answered carelessly: "I will give you the hundred dollars, but I wish it understood that it is all I can give you at any time.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Don't apply to me again, for it will be of no use."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading BOUGHT OFF Bolton's reply did not quite suit Mr. Ray, but he felt that if he said too much about the will it would give it an exaggerated importance in the eyes of the man before him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So he answered carelessly: "I will give you the hundred dollars, but I wish it understood that it is all I can give you at any time.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading BOUGHT OFF Bolton's reply did not quite suit Mr. Ray, but he felt that if he said too much about the will it would give it an exaggerated importance in the eyes of the man before him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading So he answered carelessly: "I will give you the hundred dollars, but I wish it understood that it is all I can give you at any time.
