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Chapter XX
Roxmouth started violently. Mr. Marius Longford looked up sharply-- and Miss Tabitha laid down her knife and fork with the regular old maid's triumphant air of 'I told you so!' "God bless my soul!" said Sir Morton again--"Was ever such a bit of damned cheek!--beg pardon, my lord!---" "Don't apologise!" said Roxmouth, with courteous languor, "At least, not to ME! To Miss Tabitha!" and he waved his hand expressively. "May I see the letter?"
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"God bless my soul!" said Sir Morton again--"Was ever such a bit of damned cheek!--beg pardon, my lord!---" "Don't apologise!" said Roxmouth, with courteous languor, "At least, not to ME!”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"God bless my soul!" said Sir Morton again--"Was ever such a bit of damned cheek!--beg pardon, my lord!---" "Don't apologise!" said Roxmouth, with courteous languor, "At least, not to ME!”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “To Miss Tabitha!" and he waved his hand expressively.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"God bless my soul!" said Sir Morton again--"Was ever such a bit of damned cheek!--beg pardon, my lord!---" "Don't apologise!" said Roxmouth, with courteous languor, "At least, not to ME!”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Mr. Marius Longford looked up sharply-- and Miss Tabitha laid down her knife and fork with the regular old maid's triumphant air of 'I told you so!'”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “"May I see the letter?"”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Mr. Marius Longford looked up sharply-- and Miss Tabitha laid down her knife and fork with the regular old maid's triumphant air of 'I told you so!'”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Mr. Marius Longford looked up sharply-- and Miss Tabitha laid down her knife and fork with the regular old maid's triumphant air of 'I told you so!'”
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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 "God bless my soul!" said Sir Morton again--"Was ever such a bit of damned cheek!--beg pardon, my lord!---" "Don't apologise!" said Roxmouth, with courteous languor, "At least, not to ME!
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "God bless my soul!" said Sir Morton again--"Was ever such a bit of damned cheek!--beg pardon, my lord!---" "Don't apologise!" said Roxmouth, with courteous languor, "At least, not to ME!
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From this reading Mr. Marius Longford looked up sharply-- and Miss Tabitha laid down her knife and fork with the regular old maid's triumphant air of 'I told you so!'
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Marius Longford looked up sharply-- and Miss Tabitha laid down her knife and fork with the regular old maid's triumphant air of 'I told you so!'
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From this reading "God bless my soul!" said Sir Morton again--"Was ever such a bit of damned cheek!--beg pardon, my lord!---" "Don't apologise!" said Roxmouth, with courteous languor, "At least, not to ME!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "God bless my soul!" said Sir Morton again--"Was ever such a bit of damned cheek!--beg pardon, my lord!---" "Don't apologise!" said Roxmouth, with courteous languor, "At least, not to ME!
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From this reading "God bless my soul!" said Sir Morton again--"Was ever such a bit of damned cheek!--beg pardon, my lord!---" "Don't apologise!" said Roxmouth, with courteous languor, "At least, not to ME!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "God bless my soul!" said Sir Morton again--"Was ever such a bit of damned cheek!--beg pardon, my lord!---" "Don't apologise!" said Roxmouth, with courteous languor, "At least, not to ME!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "God bless my soul!" said Sir Morton again--"Was ever such a bit of damned cheek!--beg pardon, my lord!---" "Don't apologise!" said Roxmouth, with courteous languor, "At least, not to ME!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "God bless my soul!" said Sir Morton again--"Was ever such a bit of damned cheek!--beg pardon, my lord!---" "Don't apologise!" said Roxmouth, with courteous languor, "At least, not to ME!
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From this reading "God bless my soul!" said Sir Morton again--"Was ever such a bit of damned cheek!--beg pardon, my lord!---" "Don't apologise!" said Roxmouth, with courteous languor, "At least, not to ME!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "God bless my soul!" said Sir Morton again--"Was ever such a bit of damned cheek!--beg pardon, my lord!---" "Don't apologise!" said Roxmouth, with courteous languor, "At least, not to ME!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "God bless my soul!" said Sir Morton again--"Was ever such a bit of damned cheek!--beg pardon, my lord!---" "Don't apologise!" said Roxmouth, with courteous languor, "At least, not to ME!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Marius Longford looked up sharply-- and Miss Tabitha laid down her knife and fork with the regular old maid's triumphant air of 'I told you so!'
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "God bless my soul!" said Sir Morton again--"Was ever such a bit of damned cheek!--beg pardon, my lord!---" "Don't apologise!" said Roxmouth, with courteous languor, "At least, not to ME!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To Miss Tabitha!" and he waved his hand expressively.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Marius Longford looked up sharply-- and Miss Tabitha laid down her knife and fork with the regular old maid's triumphant air of 'I told you so!'
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "God bless my soul!" said Sir Morton again--"Was ever such a bit of damned cheek!--beg pardon, my lord!---" "Don't apologise!" said Roxmouth, with courteous languor, "At least, not to ME!
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From this reading To Miss Tabitha!" and he waved his hand expressively.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To Miss Tabitha!" and he waved his hand expressively.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Marius Longford looked up sharply-- and Miss Tabitha laid down her knife and fork with the regular old maid's triumphant air of 'I told you so!'
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To Miss Tabitha!" and he waved his hand expressively.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Mr. Marius Longford looked up sharply-- and Miss Tabitha laid down her knife and fork with the regular old maid's triumphant air of 'I told you so!'
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Marius Longford looked up sharply-- and Miss Tabitha laid down her knife and fork with the regular old maid's triumphant air of 'I told you so!'
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Marius Longford looked up sharply-- and Miss Tabitha laid down her knife and fork with the regular old maid's triumphant air of 'I told you so!'
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "God bless my soul!" said Sir Morton again--"Was ever such a bit of damned cheek!--beg pardon, my lord!---" "Don't apologise!" said Roxmouth, with courteous languor, "At least, not to ME!
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "God bless my soul!" said Sir Morton again--"Was ever such a bit of damned cheek!--beg pardon, my lord!---" "Don't apologise!" said Roxmouth, with courteous languor, "At least, not to ME!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "May I see the letter?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Marius Longford looked up sharply-- and Miss Tabitha laid down her knife and fork with the regular old maid's triumphant air of 'I told you so!'
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mr. Marius Longford looked up sharply-- and Miss Tabitha laid down her knife and fork with the regular old maid's triumphant air of 'I told you so!'
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "God bless my soul!" said Sir Morton again--"Was ever such a bit of damned cheek!--beg pardon, my lord!---" "Don't apologise!" said Roxmouth, with courteous languor, "At least, not to ME!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Marius Longford looked up sharply-- and Miss Tabitha laid down her knife and fork with the regular old maid's triumphant air of 'I told you so!'
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Marius Longford looked up sharply-- and Miss Tabitha laid down her knife and fork with the regular old maid's triumphant air of 'I told you so!'
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "May I see the letter?"
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "God bless my soul!" said Sir Morton again--"Was ever such a bit of damned cheek!--beg pardon, my lord!---" "Don't apologise!" said Roxmouth, with courteous languor, "At least, not to ME!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Marius Longford looked up sharply-- and Miss Tabitha laid down her knife and fork with the regular old maid's triumphant air of 'I told you so!'
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "God bless my soul!" said Sir Morton again--"Was ever such a bit of damned cheek!--beg pardon, my lord!---" "Don't apologise!" said Roxmouth, with courteous languor, "At least, not to ME!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Marius Longford looked up sharply-- and Miss Tabitha laid down her knife and fork with the regular old maid's triumphant air of 'I told you so!'
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "God bless my soul!" said Sir Morton again--"Was ever such a bit of damned cheek!--beg pardon, my lord!---" "Don't apologise!" said Roxmouth, with courteous languor, "At least, not to ME!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "God bless my soul!" said Sir Morton again--"Was ever such a bit of damned cheek!--beg pardon, my lord!---" "Don't apologise!" said Roxmouth, with courteous languor, "At least, not to ME!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Marius Longford looked up sharply-- and Miss Tabitha laid down her knife and fork with the regular old maid's triumphant air of 'I told you so!'
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Marius Longford looked up sharply-- and Miss Tabitha laid down her knife and fork with the regular old maid's triumphant air of 'I told you so!'
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "God bless my soul!" said Sir Morton again--"Was ever such a bit of damned cheek!--beg pardon, my lord!---" "Don't apologise!" said Roxmouth, with courteous languor, "At least, not to ME!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Marius Longford looked up sharply-- and Miss Tabitha laid down her knife and fork with the regular old maid's triumphant air of 'I told you so!'
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Roxmouth started violently.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "God bless my soul!" said Sir Morton again--"Was ever such a bit of damned cheek!--beg pardon, my lord!---" "Don't apologise!" said Roxmouth, with courteous languor, "At least, not to ME!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "May I see the letter?"
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Mr. Marius Longford looked up sharply-- and Miss Tabitha laid down her knife and fork with the regular old maid's triumphant air of 'I told you so!'
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "God bless my soul!" said Sir Morton again--"Was ever such a bit of damned cheek!--beg pardon, my lord!---" "Don't apologise!" said Roxmouth, with courteous languor, "At least, not to ME!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mr. Marius Longford looked up sharply-- and Miss Tabitha laid down her knife and fork with the regular old maid's triumphant air of 'I told you so!'
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "God bless my soul!" said Sir Morton again--"Was ever such a bit of damned cheek!--beg pardon, my lord!---" "Don't apologise!" said Roxmouth, with courteous languor, "At least, not to ME!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Roxmouth started violently.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "God bless my soul!" said Sir Morton again--"Was ever such a bit of damned cheek!--beg pardon, my lord!---" "Don't apologise!" said Roxmouth, with courteous languor, "At least, not to ME!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Marius Longford looked up sharply-- and Miss Tabitha laid down her knife and fork with the regular old maid's triumphant air of 'I told you so!'
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Marius Longford looked up sharply-- and Miss Tabitha laid down her knife and fork with the regular old maid's triumphant air of 'I told you so!'
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "God bless my soul!" said Sir Morton again--"Was ever such a bit of damned cheek!--beg pardon, my lord!---" "Don't apologise!" said Roxmouth, with courteous languor, "At least, not to ME!
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mr. Marius Longford looked up sharply-- and Miss Tabitha laid down her knife and fork with the regular old maid's triumphant air of 'I told you so!'
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Marius Longford looked up sharply-- and Miss Tabitha laid down her knife and fork with the regular old maid's triumphant air of 'I told you so!'
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Marius Longford looked up sharply-- and Miss Tabitha laid down her knife and fork with the regular old maid's triumphant air of 'I told you so!'
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Roxmouth started violently.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "God bless my soul!" said Sir Morton again--"Was ever such a bit of damned cheek!--beg pardon, my lord!---" "Don't apologise!" said Roxmouth, with courteous languor, "At least, not to ME!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To Miss Tabitha!" and he waved his hand expressively.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Marius Longford looked up sharply-- and Miss Tabitha laid down her knife and fork with the regular old maid's triumphant air of 'I told you so!'
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Mr. Marius Longford looked up sharply-- and Miss Tabitha laid down her knife and fork with the regular old maid's triumphant air of 'I told you so!'
