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Chapter VII
"So much for the Most Noble the Marquis of Laverstock," he said, "and the Canary Island Relief Fund. Now, let us be off to town. To-morrow I must be Simon Carne once more." Next morning Simon Carne arose from his couch, in his luxurious bedroom, a little later than usual. He knew he should be tired, and had instructed Belton not to come in until he rang his bell.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He knew he should be tired, and had instructed Belton not to come in until he rang his bell.”
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “Now, let us be off to town.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Next morning Simon Carne arose from his couch, in his luxurious bedroom, a little later than usual.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Next morning Simon Carne arose from his couch, in his luxurious bedroom, a little later than usual.”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “To-morrow I must be Simon Carne once more."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Next morning Simon Carne arose from his couch, in his luxurious bedroom, a little later than usual.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “To-morrow I must be Simon Carne once more."”
a feeling of comfort after worry or pain
From this reading “"So much for the Most Noble the Marquis of Laverstock," he said, "and the Canary Island Relief Fund.”
up to a particular time
From this reading “He knew he should be tired, and had instructed Belton not to come in until he rang his bell.”
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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 Next morning Simon Carne arose from his couch, in his luxurious bedroom, a little later than usual.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "So much for the Most Noble the Marquis of Laverstock," he said, "and the Canary Island Relief Fund.
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From this reading Next morning Simon Carne arose from his couch, in his luxurious bedroom, a little later than usual.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Now, let us be off to town.
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From this reading Next morning Simon Carne arose from his couch, in his luxurious bedroom, a little later than usual.
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From this reading He knew he should be tired, and had instructed Belton not to come in until he rang his bell.
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From this reading He knew he should be tired, and had instructed Belton not to come in until he rang his bell.
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From this reading "So much for the Most Noble the Marquis of Laverstock," he said, "and the Canary Island Relief Fund.
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From this reading To-morrow I must be Simon Carne once more."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He knew he should be tired, and had instructed Belton not to come in until he rang his bell.
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From this reading Next morning Simon Carne arose from his couch, in his luxurious bedroom, a little later than usual.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "So much for the Most Noble the Marquis of Laverstock," he said, "and the Canary Island Relief Fund.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Next morning Simon Carne arose from his couch, in his luxurious bedroom, a little later than usual.
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From this reading "So much for the Most Noble the Marquis of Laverstock," he said, "and the Canary Island Relief Fund.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He knew he should be tired, and had instructed Belton not to come in until he rang his bell.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "So much for the Most Noble the Marquis of Laverstock," he said, "and the Canary Island Relief Fund.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Next morning Simon Carne arose from his couch, in his luxurious bedroom, a little later than usual.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading To-morrow I must be Simon Carne once more."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Next morning Simon Carne arose from his couch, in his luxurious bedroom, a little later than usual.
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From this reading He knew he should be tired, and had instructed Belton not to come in until he rang his bell.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "So much for the Most Noble the Marquis of Laverstock," he said, "and the Canary Island Relief Fund.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He knew he should be tired, and had instructed Belton not to come in until he rang his bell.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Next morning Simon Carne arose from his couch, in his luxurious bedroom, a little later than usual.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "So much for the Most Noble the Marquis of Laverstock," he said, "and the Canary Island Relief Fund.
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Now, let us be off to town.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Next morning Simon Carne arose from his couch, in his luxurious bedroom, a little later than usual.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Next morning Simon Carne arose from his couch, in his luxurious bedroom, a little later than usual.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "So much for the Most Noble the Marquis of Laverstock," he said, "and the Canary Island Relief Fund.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To-morrow I must be Simon Carne once more."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Next morning Simon Carne arose from his couch, in his luxurious bedroom, a little later than usual.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "So much for the Most Noble the Marquis of Laverstock," he said, "and the Canary Island Relief Fund.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "So much for the Most Noble the Marquis of Laverstock," he said, "and the Canary Island Relief Fund.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading To-morrow I must be Simon Carne once more."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Next morning Simon Carne arose from his couch, in his luxurious bedroom, a little later than usual.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "So much for the Most Noble the Marquis of Laverstock," he said, "and the Canary Island Relief Fund.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He knew he should be tired, and had instructed Belton not to come in until he rang his bell.
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From this reading Now, let us be off to town.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "So much for the Most Noble the Marquis of Laverstock," he said, "and the Canary Island Relief Fund.
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From this reading Now, let us be off to town.
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From this reading To-morrow I must be Simon Carne once more."
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From this reading He knew he should be tired, and had instructed Belton not to come in until he rang his bell.
a feeling of comfort after worry or pain
From this reading "So much for the Most Noble the Marquis of Laverstock," he said, "and the Canary Island Relief Fund.
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From this reading "So much for the Most Noble the Marquis of Laverstock," he said, "and the Canary Island Relief Fund.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He knew he should be tired, and had instructed Belton not to come in until he rang his bell.
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From this reading To-morrow I must be Simon Carne once more."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "So much for the Most Noble the Marquis of Laverstock," he said, "and the Canary Island Relief Fund.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Next morning Simon Carne arose from his couch, in his luxurious bedroom, a little later than usual.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "So much for the Most Noble the Marquis of Laverstock," he said, "and the Canary Island Relief Fund.
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From this reading He knew he should be tired, and had instructed Belton not to come in until he rang his bell.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now, let us be off to town.
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From this reading To-morrow I must be Simon Carne once more."
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From this reading Now, let us be off to town.
up to a particular time
From this reading He knew he should be tired, and had instructed Belton not to come in until he rang his bell.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Now, let us be off to town.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Next morning Simon Carne arose from his couch, in his luxurious bedroom, a little later than usual.
