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Chapter V
AN UNEXPECTED CALL "WELL, as Peter Perry has said he didn't mean to insult you, I wouldn't think any more about it if I were you," said Nellie, after her brother had told her of his meeting in the lane with Peter: "about the shilling of course I mean. I dare say he's sorry enough he offered it to you now." "Oh, yes, I'm sure he is that!" Tom answered. "He was sorry, I expect, as soon as I flung it back at him.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “AN UNEXPECTED CALL "WELL, as Peter Perry has said he didn't mean to insult you, I wouldn't think any more about it if I were you," said Nellie, after her brother had told her of his meeting in the lane with Peter: "about the shilling of course I mean.”
later than; following
From this reading “AN UNEXPECTED CALL "WELL, as Peter Perry has said he didn't mean to insult you, I wouldn't think any more about it if I were you," said Nellie, after her brother had told her of his meeting in the lane with Peter: "about the shilling of course I mean.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Tom answered.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “AN UNEXPECTED CALL "WELL, as Peter Perry has said he didn't mean to insult you, I wouldn't think any more about it if I were you," said Nellie, after her brother had told her of his meeting in the lane with Peter: "about the shilling of course I mean.”
to think that something will happen
From this reading “"He was sorry, I expect, as soon as I flung it back at him.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “AN UNEXPECTED CALL "WELL, as Peter Perry has said he didn't mean to insult you, I wouldn't think any more about it if I were you," said Nellie, after her brother had told her of his meeting in the lane with Peter: "about the shilling of course I mean.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"He was sorry, I expect, as soon as I flung it back at him.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Oh, yes, I'm sure he is that!"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “AN UNEXPECTED CALL "WELL, as Peter Perry has said he didn't mean to insult you, I wouldn't think any more about it if I were you," said Nellie, after her brother had told her of his meeting in the lane with Peter: "about the shilling of course I mean.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “AN UNEXPECTED CALL "WELL, as Peter Perry has said he didn't mean to insult you, I wouldn't think any more about it if I were you," said Nellie, after her brother had told her of his meeting in the lane with Peter: "about the shilling of course I mean.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “AN UNEXPECTED CALL "WELL, as Peter Perry has said he didn't mean to insult you, I wouldn't think any more about it if I were you," said Nellie, after her brother had told her of his meeting in the lane with Peter: "about the shilling of course I mean.”
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED CALL "WELL, as Peter Perry has said he didn't mean to insult you, I wouldn't think any more about it if I were you," said Nellie, after her brother had told her of his meeting in the lane with Peter: "about the shilling of course I mean.
later than; following
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED CALL "WELL, as Peter Perry has said he didn't mean to insult you, I wouldn't think any more about it if I were you," said Nellie, after her brother had told her of his meeting in the lane with Peter: "about the shilling of course I mean.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED CALL "WELL, as Peter Perry has said he didn't mean to insult you, I wouldn't think any more about it if I were you," said Nellie, after her brother had told her of his meeting in the lane with Peter: "about the shilling of course I mean.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Tom answered.
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From this reading AN UNEXPECTED CALL "WELL, as Peter Perry has said he didn't mean to insult you, I wouldn't think any more about it if I were you," said Nellie, after her brother had told her of his meeting in the lane with Peter: "about the shilling of course I mean.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED CALL "WELL, as Peter Perry has said he didn't mean to insult you, I wouldn't think any more about it if I were you," said Nellie, after her brother had told her of his meeting in the lane with Peter: "about the shilling of course I mean.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "He was sorry, I expect, as soon as I flung it back at him.
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From this reading "He was sorry, I expect, as soon as I flung it back at him.
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From this reading AN UNEXPECTED CALL "WELL, as Peter Perry has said he didn't mean to insult you, I wouldn't think any more about it if I were you," said Nellie, after her brother had told her of his meeting in the lane with Peter: "about the shilling of course I mean.
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From this reading AN UNEXPECTED CALL "WELL, as Peter Perry has said he didn't mean to insult you, I wouldn't think any more about it if I were you," said Nellie, after her brother had told her of his meeting in the lane with Peter: "about the shilling of course I mean.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED CALL "WELL, as Peter Perry has said he didn't mean to insult you, I wouldn't think any more about it if I were you," said Nellie, after her brother had told her of his meeting in the lane with Peter: "about the shilling of course I mean.
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From this reading I dare say he's sorry enough he offered it to you now."
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From this reading AN UNEXPECTED CALL "WELL, as Peter Perry has said he didn't mean to insult you, I wouldn't think any more about it if I were you," said Nellie, after her brother had told her of his meeting in the lane with Peter: "about the shilling of course I mean.
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From this reading I dare say he's sorry enough he offered it to you now."
to think that something will happen
From this reading "He was sorry, I expect, as soon as I flung it back at him.
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From this reading "He was sorry, I expect, as soon as I flung it back at him.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED CALL "WELL, as Peter Perry has said he didn't mean to insult you, I wouldn't think any more about it if I were you," said Nellie, after her brother had told her of his meeting in the lane with Peter: "about the shilling of course I mean.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED CALL "WELL, as Peter Perry has said he didn't mean to insult you, I wouldn't think any more about it if I were you," said Nellie, after her brother had told her of his meeting in the lane with Peter: "about the shilling of course I mean.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED CALL "WELL, as Peter Perry has said he didn't mean to insult you, I wouldn't think any more about it if I were you," said Nellie, after her brother had told her of his meeting in the lane with Peter: "about the shilling of course I mean.
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From this reading I dare say he's sorry enough he offered it to you now."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED CALL "WELL, as Peter Perry has said he didn't mean to insult you, I wouldn't think any more about it if I were you," said Nellie, after her brother had told her of his meeting in the lane with Peter: "about the shilling of course I mean.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "He was sorry, I expect, as soon as I flung it back at him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED CALL "WELL, as Peter Perry has said he didn't mean to insult you, I wouldn't think any more about it if I were you," said Nellie, after her brother had told her of his meeting in the lane with Peter: "about the shilling of course I mean.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED CALL "WELL, as Peter Perry has said he didn't mean to insult you, I wouldn't think any more about it if I were you," said Nellie, after her brother had told her of his meeting in the lane with Peter: "about the shilling of course I mean.
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From this reading "Oh, yes, I'm sure he is that!"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED CALL "WELL, as Peter Perry has said he didn't mean to insult you, I wouldn't think any more about it if I were you," said Nellie, after her brother had told her of his meeting in the lane with Peter: "about the shilling of course I mean.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED CALL "WELL, as Peter Perry has said he didn't mean to insult you, I wouldn't think any more about it if I were you," said Nellie, after her brother had told her of his meeting in the lane with Peter: "about the shilling of course I mean.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED CALL "WELL, as Peter Perry has said he didn't mean to insult you, I wouldn't think any more about it if I were you," said Nellie, after her brother had told her of his meeting in the lane with Peter: "about the shilling of course I mean.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Oh, yes, I'm sure he is that!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED CALL "WELL, as Peter Perry has said he didn't mean to insult you, I wouldn't think any more about it if I were you," said Nellie, after her brother had told her of his meeting in the lane with Peter: "about the shilling of course I mean.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED CALL "WELL, as Peter Perry has said he didn't mean to insult you, I wouldn't think any more about it if I were you," said Nellie, after her brother had told her of his meeting in the lane with Peter: "about the shilling of course I mean.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED CALL "WELL, as Peter Perry has said he didn't mean to insult you, I wouldn't think any more about it if I were you," said Nellie, after her brother had told her of his meeting in the lane with Peter: "about the shilling of course I mean.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED CALL "WELL, as Peter Perry has said he didn't mean to insult you, I wouldn't think any more about it if I were you," said Nellie, after her brother had told her of his meeting in the lane with Peter: "about the shilling of course I mean.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED CALL "WELL, as Peter Perry has said he didn't mean to insult you, I wouldn't think any more about it if I were you," said Nellie, after her brother had told her of his meeting in the lane with Peter: "about the shilling of course I mean.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED CALL "WELL, as Peter Perry has said he didn't mean to insult you, I wouldn't think any more about it if I were you," said Nellie, after her brother had told her of his meeting in the lane with Peter: "about the shilling of course I mean.
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From this reading I dare say he's sorry enough he offered it to you now."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED CALL "WELL, as Peter Perry has said he didn't mean to insult you, I wouldn't think any more about it if I were you," said Nellie, after her brother had told her of his meeting in the lane with Peter: "about the shilling of course I mean.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I dare say he's sorry enough he offered it to you now."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Oh, yes, I'm sure he is that!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED CALL "WELL, as Peter Perry has said he didn't mean to insult you, I wouldn't think any more about it if I were you," said Nellie, after her brother had told her of his meeting in the lane with Peter: "about the shilling of course I mean.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED CALL "WELL, as Peter Perry has said he didn't mean to insult you, I wouldn't think any more about it if I were you," said Nellie, after her brother had told her of his meeting in the lane with Peter: "about the shilling of course I mean.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED CALL "WELL, as Peter Perry has said he didn't mean to insult you, I wouldn't think any more about it if I were you," said Nellie, after her brother had told her of his meeting in the lane with Peter: "about the shilling of course I mean.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I dare say he's sorry enough he offered it to you now."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED CALL "WELL, as Peter Perry has said he didn't mean to insult you, I wouldn't think any more about it if I were you," said Nellie, after her brother had told her of his meeting in the lane with Peter: "about the shilling of course I mean.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He was sorry, I expect, as soon as I flung it back at him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I dare say he's sorry enough he offered it to you now."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Oh, yes, I'm sure he is that!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Oh, yes, I'm sure he is that!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED CALL "WELL, as Peter Perry has said he didn't mean to insult you, I wouldn't think any more about it if I were you," said Nellie, after her brother had told her of his meeting in the lane with Peter: "about the shilling of course I mean.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED CALL "WELL, as Peter Perry has said he didn't mean to insult you, I wouldn't think any more about it if I were you," said Nellie, after her brother had told her of his meeting in the lane with Peter: "about the shilling of course I mean.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED CALL "WELL, as Peter Perry has said he didn't mean to insult you, I wouldn't think any more about it if I were you," said Nellie, after her brother had told her of his meeting in the lane with Peter: "about the shilling of course I mean.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED CALL "WELL, as Peter Perry has said he didn't mean to insult you, I wouldn't think any more about it if I were you," said Nellie, after her brother had told her of his meeting in the lane with Peter: "about the shilling of course I mean.
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From this reading Tom answered.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED CALL "WELL, as Peter Perry has said he didn't mean to insult you, I wouldn't think any more about it if I were you," said Nellie, after her brother had told her of his meeting in the lane with Peter: "about the shilling of course I mean.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He was sorry, I expect, as soon as I flung it back at him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED CALL "WELL, as Peter Perry has said he didn't mean to insult you, I wouldn't think any more about it if I were you," said Nellie, after her brother had told her of his meeting in the lane with Peter: "about the shilling of course I mean.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED CALL "WELL, as Peter Perry has said he didn't mean to insult you, I wouldn't think any more about it if I were you," said Nellie, after her brother had told her of his meeting in the lane with Peter: "about the shilling of course I mean.
in the company of; together with
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED CALL "WELL, as Peter Perry has said he didn't mean to insult you, I wouldn't think any more about it if I were you," said Nellie, after her brother had told her of his meeting in the lane with Peter: "about the shilling of course I mean.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED CALL "WELL, as Peter Perry has said he didn't mean to insult you, I wouldn't think any more about it if I were you," said Nellie, after her brother had told her of his meeting in the lane with Peter: "about the shilling of course I mean.
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From this reading "Oh, yes, I'm sure he is that!"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED CALL "WELL, as Peter Perry has said he didn't mean to insult you, I wouldn't think any more about it if I were you," said Nellie, after her brother had told her of his meeting in the lane with Peter: "about the shilling of course I mean.
