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"THAT YOUNG FELLOW IN THERE." A day or two after this Lord George did call at the deanery, but stayed there only for a minute or two, and on that occasion did not even speak of Mary's return to Manor Cross. He was considerably flurried, and showed his wife the letter which had caused his excitement. It was from his brother, and like most of the Marquis's letters was very short. "I think you had better come up and see me.
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later than; following
From this reading “A day or two after this Lord George did call at the deanery, but stayed there only for a minute or two, and on that occasion did not even speak of Mary's return to Manor Cross.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I think you had better come up and see me.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A day or two after this Lord George did call at the deanery, but stayed there only for a minute or two, and on that occasion did not even speak of Mary's return to Manor Cross.”
brief or direct in expression
From this reading “It was from his brother, and like most of the Marquis's letters was very short.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A day or two after this Lord George did call at the deanery, but stayed there only for a minute or two, and on that occasion did not even speak of Mary's return to Manor Cross.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I think you had better come up and see me.”
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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 A day or two after this Lord George did call at the deanery, but stayed there only for a minute or two, and on that occasion did not even speak of Mary's return to Manor Cross.
later than; following
From this reading A day or two after this Lord George did call at the deanery, but stayed there only for a minute or two, and on that occasion did not even speak of Mary's return to Manor Cross.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A day or two after this Lord George did call at the deanery, but stayed there only for a minute or two, and on that occasion did not even speak of Mary's return to Manor Cross.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A day or two after this Lord George did call at the deanery, but stayed there only for a minute or two, and on that occasion did not even speak of Mary's return to Manor Cross.
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From this reading "I think you had better come up and see me.
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From this reading It was from his brother, and like most of the Marquis's letters was very short.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A day or two after this Lord George did call at the deanery, but stayed there only for a minute or two, and on that occasion did not even speak of Mary's return to Manor Cross.
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From this reading A day or two after this Lord George did call at the deanery, but stayed there only for a minute or two, and on that occasion did not even speak of Mary's return to Manor Cross.
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From this reading He was considerably flurried, and showed his wife the letter which had caused his excitement.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I think you had better come up and see me.
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From this reading He was considerably flurried, and showed his wife the letter which had caused his excitement.
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From this reading A day or two after this Lord George did call at the deanery, but stayed there only for a minute or two, and on that occasion did not even speak of Mary's return to Manor Cross.
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From this reading A day or two after this Lord George did call at the deanery, but stayed there only for a minute or two, and on that occasion did not even speak of Mary's return to Manor Cross.
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From this reading A day or two after this Lord George did call at the deanery, but stayed there only for a minute or two, and on that occasion did not even speak of Mary's return to Manor Cross.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A day or two after this Lord George did call at the deanery, but stayed there only for a minute or two, and on that occasion did not even speak of Mary's return to Manor Cross.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A day or two after this Lord George did call at the deanery, but stayed there only for a minute or two, and on that occasion did not even speak of Mary's return to Manor Cross.
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From this reading He was considerably flurried, and showed his wife the letter which had caused his excitement.
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From this reading "THAT YOUNG FELLOW IN THERE."
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From this reading He was considerably flurried, and showed his wife the letter which had caused his excitement.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A day or two after this Lord George did call at the deanery, but stayed there only for a minute or two, and on that occasion did not even speak of Mary's return to Manor Cross.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was from his brother, and like most of the Marquis's letters was very short.
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From this reading A day or two after this Lord George did call at the deanery, but stayed there only for a minute or two, and on that occasion did not even speak of Mary's return to Manor Cross.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was considerably flurried, and showed his wife the letter which had caused his excitement.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was considerably flurried, and showed his wife the letter which had caused his excitement.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was considerably flurried, and showed his wife the letter which had caused his excitement.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think you had better come up and see me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "THAT YOUNG FELLOW IN THERE."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was from his brother, and like most of the Marquis's letters was very short.
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From this reading He was considerably flurried, and showed his wife the letter which had caused his excitement.
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From this reading It was from his brother, and like most of the Marquis's letters was very short.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was from his brother, and like most of the Marquis's letters was very short.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A day or two after this Lord George did call at the deanery, but stayed there only for a minute or two, and on that occasion did not even speak of Mary's return to Manor Cross.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A day or two after this Lord George did call at the deanery, but stayed there only for a minute or two, and on that occasion did not even speak of Mary's return to Manor Cross.
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From this reading It was from his brother, and like most of the Marquis's letters was very short.
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From this reading A day or two after this Lord George did call at the deanery, but stayed there only for a minute or two, and on that occasion did not even speak of Mary's return to Manor Cross.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I think you had better come up and see me.
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From this reading A day or two after this Lord George did call at the deanery, but stayed there only for a minute or two, and on that occasion did not even speak of Mary's return to Manor Cross.
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From this reading It was from his brother, and like most of the Marquis's letters was very short.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A day or two after this Lord George did call at the deanery, but stayed there only for a minute or two, and on that occasion did not even speak of Mary's return to Manor Cross.
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From this reading A day or two after this Lord George did call at the deanery, but stayed there only for a minute or two, and on that occasion did not even speak of Mary's return to Manor Cross.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A day or two after this Lord George did call at the deanery, but stayed there only for a minute or two, and on that occasion did not even speak of Mary's return to Manor Cross.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A day or two after this Lord George did call at the deanery, but stayed there only for a minute or two, and on that occasion did not even speak of Mary's return to Manor Cross.
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From this reading A day or two after this Lord George did call at the deanery, but stayed there only for a minute or two, and on that occasion did not even speak of Mary's return to Manor Cross.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A day or two after this Lord George did call at the deanery, but stayed there only for a minute or two, and on that occasion did not even speak of Mary's return to Manor Cross.
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From this reading A day or two after this Lord George did call at the deanery, but stayed there only for a minute or two, and on that occasion did not even speak of Mary's return to Manor Cross.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I think you had better come up and see me.
brief or direct in expression
From this reading It was from his brother, and like most of the Marquis's letters was very short.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was considerably flurried, and showed his wife the letter which had caused his excitement.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A day or two after this Lord George did call at the deanery, but stayed there only for a minute or two, and on that occasion did not even speak of Mary's return to Manor Cross.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A day or two after this Lord George did call at the deanery, but stayed there only for a minute or two, and on that occasion did not even speak of Mary's return to Manor Cross.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "THAT YOUNG FELLOW IN THERE."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A day or two after this Lord George did call at the deanery, but stayed there only for a minute or two, and on that occasion did not even speak of Mary's return to Manor Cross.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "THAT YOUNG FELLOW IN THERE."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I think you had better come up and see me.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A day or two after this Lord George did call at the deanery, but stayed there only for a minute or two, and on that occasion did not even speak of Mary's return to Manor Cross.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A day or two after this Lord George did call at the deanery, but stayed there only for a minute or two, and on that occasion did not even speak of Mary's return to Manor Cross.
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From this reading A day or two after this Lord George did call at the deanery, but stayed there only for a minute or two, and on that occasion did not even speak of Mary's return to Manor Cross.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I think you had better come up and see me.
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From this reading It was from his brother, and like most of the Marquis's letters was very short.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was considerably flurried, and showed his wife the letter which had caused his excitement.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was considerably flurried, and showed his wife the letter which had caused his excitement.
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From this reading He was considerably flurried, and showed his wife the letter which had caused his excitement.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I think you had better come up and see me.
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From this reading "THAT YOUNG FELLOW IN THERE."
