Chapter XI

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading But it’s obvious there was some cause or impediment, and he, whoever he is, has evidently had qualms of conscience about letting her call the world well lost for his sweet sake.”

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading But it’s obvious there was some cause or impediment, and he, whoever he is, has evidently had qualms of conscience about letting her call the world well lost for his sweet sake.”

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From this reading “But does she definitely consent——?” began the Baxter girl.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “But does she definitely consent——?” began the Baxter girl.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “But does she definitely consent——?” began the Baxter girl.

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From this reading But it’s obvious there was some cause or impediment, and he, whoever he is, has evidently had qualms of conscience about letting her call the world well lost for his sweet sake.”

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From this reading But it’s obvious there was some cause or impediment, and he, whoever he is, has evidently had qualms of conscience about letting her call the world well lost for his sweet sake.”

the inner sense of right and wrong

From this reading But it’s obvious there was some cause or impediment, and he, whoever he is, has evidently had qualms of conscience about letting her call the world well lost for his sweet sake.”

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From this reading “But does she definitely consent——?” began the Baxter girl.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “That would rule out Kent, of course,” said Miss Howe thoughtfully.

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From this reading “But does she definitely consent——?” began the Baxter girl.

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “But does she definitely consent——?” began the Baxter girl.

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From this reading But it’s obvious there was some cause or impediment, and he, whoever he is, has evidently had qualms of conscience about letting her call the world well lost for his sweet sake.”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But it’s obvious there was some cause or impediment, and he, whoever he is, has evidently had qualms of conscience about letting her call the world well lost for his sweet sake.”

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From this reading “But does she definitely consent——?” began the Baxter girl.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading But it’s obvious there was some cause or impediment, and he, whoever he is, has evidently had qualms of conscience about letting her call the world well lost for his sweet sake.”

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading But it’s obvious there was some cause or impediment, and he, whoever he is, has evidently had qualms of conscience about letting her call the world well lost for his sweet sake.”

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But it’s obvious there was some cause or impediment, and he, whoever he is, has evidently had qualms of conscience about letting her call the world well lost for his sweet sake.”

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading But it’s obvious there was some cause or impediment, and he, whoever he is, has evidently had qualms of conscience about letting her call the world well lost for his sweet sake.”

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading But it’s obvious there was some cause or impediment, and he, whoever he is, has evidently had qualms of conscience about letting her call the world well lost for his sweet sake.”

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From this reading “That would rule out Kent, of course,” said Miss Howe thoughtfully.

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From this reading But it’s obvious there was some cause or impediment, and he, whoever he is, has evidently had qualms of conscience about letting her call the world well lost for his sweet sake.”

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading “Not in so many words.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading But it’s obvious there was some cause or impediment, and he, whoever he is, has evidently had qualms of conscience about letting her call the world well lost for his sweet sake.”

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From this reading But it’s obvious there was some cause or impediment, and he, whoever he is, has evidently had qualms of conscience about letting her call the world well lost for his sweet sake.”

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From this reading “That would rule out Kent, of course,” said Miss Howe thoughtfully.

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From this reading But it’s obvious there was some cause or impediment, and he, whoever he is, has evidently had qualms of conscience about letting her call the world well lost for his sweet sake.”

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From this reading But it’s obvious there was some cause or impediment, and he, whoever he is, has evidently had qualms of conscience about letting her call the world well lost for his sweet sake.”

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From this reading “Not in so many words.

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From this reading “There was no reason why Kent shouldn’t marry.”

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From this reading “That would rule out Kent, of course,” said Miss Howe thoughtfully.

not any; not one

From this reading “There was no reason why Kent shouldn’t marry.”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “Not in so many words.

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From this reading But it’s obvious there was some cause or impediment, and he, whoever he is, has evidently had qualms of conscience about letting her call the world well lost for his sweet sake.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But it’s obvious there was some cause or impediment, and he, whoever he is, has evidently had qualms of conscience about letting her call the world well lost for his sweet sake.”

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But it’s obvious there was some cause or impediment, and he, whoever he is, has evidently had qualms of conscience about letting her call the world well lost for his sweet sake.”

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From this reading “That would rule out Kent, of course,” said Miss Howe thoughtfully.

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From this reading But it’s obvious there was some cause or impediment, and he, whoever he is, has evidently had qualms of conscience about letting her call the world well lost for his sweet sake.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “There was no reason why Kent shouldn’t marry.”

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From this reading “That would rule out Kent, of course,” said Miss Howe thoughtfully.

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From this reading “That would rule out Kent, of course,” said Miss Howe thoughtfully.

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From this reading But it’s obvious there was some cause or impediment, and he, whoever he is, has evidently had qualms of conscience about letting her call the world well lost for his sweet sake.”

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “But does she definitely consent——?” began the Baxter girl.

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From this reading “There was no reason why Kent shouldn’t marry.”

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “Not in so many words.

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From this reading But it’s obvious there was some cause or impediment, and he, whoever he is, has evidently had qualms of conscience about letting her call the world well lost for his sweet sake.”

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From this reading But it’s obvious there was some cause or impediment, and he, whoever he is, has evidently had qualms of conscience about letting her call the world well lost for his sweet sake.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “That would rule out Kent, of course,” said Miss Howe thoughtfully.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading “But does she definitely consent——?” began the Baxter girl.

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From this reading But it’s obvious there was some cause or impediment, and he, whoever he is, has evidently had qualms of conscience about letting her call the world well lost for his sweet sake.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “That would rule out Kent, of course,” said Miss Howe thoughtfully.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading But it’s obvious there was some cause or impediment, and he, whoever he is, has evidently had qualms of conscience about letting her call the world well lost for his sweet sake.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But it’s obvious there was some cause or impediment, and he, whoever he is, has evidently had qualms of conscience about letting her call the world well lost for his sweet sake.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But it’s obvious there was some cause or impediment, and he, whoever he is, has evidently had qualms of conscience about letting her call the world well lost for his sweet sake.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “There was no reason why Kent shouldn’t marry.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Not in so many words.

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From this reading But it’s obvious there was some cause or impediment, and he, whoever he is, has evidently had qualms of conscience about letting her call the world well lost for his sweet sake.”

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading “That would rule out Kent, of course,” said Miss Howe thoughtfully.