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Chapter XIII
SUGGESTS THE DOUBT WHETHER EVERY FRIEND IN NEED IS A FRIEND INDEED. "Con," said Mr. Sheldrake, "I want you to assist me in a private little matter of my own, and to ask no questions." "Fire away, governor," was Con's rejoinder. "A young man will call upon you in half an hour, with one of my cards, on which I have written, 'Do what you can for the bearer, a friend of mine.' He wants to borrow some money."
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all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading “SUGGESTS THE DOUBT WHETHER EVERY FRIEND IN NEED IS A FRIEND INDEED.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"A young man will call upon you in half an hour, with one of my cards, on which I have written, 'Do what you can for the bearer, a friend of mine.'”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “"A young man will call upon you in half an hour, with one of my cards, on which I have written, 'Do what you can for the bearer, a friend of mine.'”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Con," said Mr. Sheldrake, "I want you to assist me in a private little matter of my own, and to ask no questions."”
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “"A young man will call upon you in half an hour, with one of my cards, on which I have written, 'Do what you can for the bearer, a friend of mine.'”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “SUGGESTS THE DOUBT WHETHER EVERY FRIEND IN NEED IS A FRIEND INDEED.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “"A young man will call upon you in half an hour, with one of my cards, on which I have written, 'Do what you can for the bearer, a friend of mine.'”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “"A young man will call upon you in half an hour, with one of my cards, on which I have written, 'Do what you can for the bearer, a friend of mine.'”
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading “SUGGESTS THE DOUBT WHETHER EVERY FRIEND IN NEED IS A FRIEND INDEED.”
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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 SUGGESTS THE DOUBT WHETHER EVERY FRIEND IN NEED IS A FRIEND INDEED.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "A young man will call upon you in half an hour, with one of my cards, on which I have written, 'Do what you can for the bearer, a friend of mine.'
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Con," said Mr. Sheldrake, "I want you to assist me in a private little matter of my own, and to ask no questions."
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From this reading "Con," said Mr. Sheldrake, "I want you to assist me in a private little matter of my own, and to ask no questions."
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From this reading "Con," said Mr. Sheldrake, "I want you to assist me in a private little matter of my own, and to ask no questions."
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From this reading "Fire away, governor," was Con's rejoinder.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "A young man will call upon you in half an hour, with one of my cards, on which I have written, 'Do what you can for the bearer, a friend of mine.'
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From this reading He wants to borrow some money."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "A young man will call upon you in half an hour, with one of my cards, on which I have written, 'Do what you can for the bearer, a friend of mine.'
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "A young man will call upon you in half an hour, with one of my cards, on which I have written, 'Do what you can for the bearer, a friend of mine.'
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From this reading "A young man will call upon you in half an hour, with one of my cards, on which I have written, 'Do what you can for the bearer, a friend of mine.'
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From this reading "Con," said Mr. Sheldrake, "I want you to assist me in a private little matter of my own, and to ask no questions."
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From this reading "Fire away, governor," was Con's rejoinder.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "A young man will call upon you in half an hour, with one of my cards, on which I have written, 'Do what you can for the bearer, a friend of mine.'
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From this reading SUGGESTS THE DOUBT WHETHER EVERY FRIEND IN NEED IS A FRIEND INDEED.
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading SUGGESTS THE DOUBT WHETHER EVERY FRIEND IN NEED IS A FRIEND INDEED.
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From this reading "Fire away, governor," was Con's rejoinder.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "A young man will call upon you in half an hour, with one of my cards, on which I have written, 'Do what you can for the bearer, a friend of mine.'
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From this reading SUGGESTS THE DOUBT WHETHER EVERY FRIEND IN NEED IS A FRIEND INDEED.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Fire away, governor," was Con's rejoinder.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "A young man will call upon you in half an hour, with one of my cards, on which I have written, 'Do what you can for the bearer, a friend of mine.'
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "A young man will call upon you in half an hour, with one of my cards, on which I have written, 'Do what you can for the bearer, a friend of mine.'
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He wants to borrow some money."
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From this reading "A young man will call upon you in half an hour, with one of my cards, on which I have written, 'Do what you can for the bearer, a friend of mine.'
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Con," said Mr. Sheldrake, "I want you to assist me in a private little matter of my own, and to ask no questions."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SUGGESTS THE DOUBT WHETHER EVERY FRIEND IN NEED IS A FRIEND INDEED.
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From this reading SUGGESTS THE DOUBT WHETHER EVERY FRIEND IN NEED IS A FRIEND INDEED.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SUGGESTS THE DOUBT WHETHER EVERY FRIEND IN NEED IS A FRIEND INDEED.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Con," said Mr. Sheldrake, "I want you to assist me in a private little matter of my own, and to ask no questions."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "A young man will call upon you in half an hour, with one of my cards, on which I have written, 'Do what you can for the bearer, a friend of mine.'
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Con," said Mr. Sheldrake, "I want you to assist me in a private little matter of my own, and to ask no questions."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Con," said Mr. Sheldrake, "I want you to assist me in a private little matter of my own, and to ask no questions."
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "A young man will call upon you in half an hour, with one of my cards, on which I have written, 'Do what you can for the bearer, a friend of mine.'
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He wants to borrow some money."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Con," said Mr. Sheldrake, "I want you to assist me in a private little matter of my own, and to ask no questions."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Con," said Mr. Sheldrake, "I want you to assist me in a private little matter of my own, and to ask no questions."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading SUGGESTS THE DOUBT WHETHER EVERY FRIEND IN NEED IS A FRIEND INDEED.
not any; not one
From this reading "Con," said Mr. Sheldrake, "I want you to assist me in a private little matter of my own, and to ask no questions."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Con," said Mr. Sheldrake, "I want you to assist me in a private little matter of my own, and to ask no questions."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "A young man will call upon you in half an hour, with one of my cards, on which I have written, 'Do what you can for the bearer, a friend of mine.'
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "A young man will call upon you in half an hour, with one of my cards, on which I have written, 'Do what you can for the bearer, a friend of mine.'
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Con," said Mr. Sheldrake, "I want you to assist me in a private little matter of my own, and to ask no questions."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Con," said Mr. Sheldrake, "I want you to assist me in a private little matter of my own, and to ask no questions."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Con," said Mr. Sheldrake, "I want you to assist me in a private little matter of my own, and to ask no questions."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Fire away, governor," was Con's rejoinder.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Con," said Mr. Sheldrake, "I want you to assist me in a private little matter of my own, and to ask no questions."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Con," said Mr. Sheldrake, "I want you to assist me in a private little matter of my own, and to ask no questions."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He wants to borrow some money."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SUGGESTS THE DOUBT WHETHER EVERY FRIEND IN NEED IS A FRIEND INDEED.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SUGGESTS THE DOUBT WHETHER EVERY FRIEND IN NEED IS A FRIEND INDEED.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Con," said Mr. Sheldrake, "I want you to assist me in a private little matter of my own, and to ask no questions."
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "A young man will call upon you in half an hour, with one of my cards, on which I have written, 'Do what you can for the bearer, a friend of mine.'
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Con," said Mr. Sheldrake, "I want you to assist me in a private little matter of my own, and to ask no questions."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He wants to borrow some money."
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Fire away, governor," was Con's rejoinder.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "A young man will call upon you in half an hour, with one of my cards, on which I have written, 'Do what you can for the bearer, a friend of mine.'
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading SUGGESTS THE DOUBT WHETHER EVERY FRIEND IN NEED IS A FRIEND INDEED.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "A young man will call upon you in half an hour, with one of my cards, on which I have written, 'Do what you can for the bearer, a friend of mine.'
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "A young man will call upon you in half an hour, with one of my cards, on which I have written, 'Do what you can for the bearer, a friend of mine.'
in the company of; together with
From this reading "A young man will call upon you in half an hour, with one of my cards, on which I have written, 'Do what you can for the bearer, a friend of mine.'
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "A young man will call upon you in half an hour, with one of my cards, on which I have written, 'Do what you can for the bearer, a friend of mine.'
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Con," said Mr. Sheldrake, "I want you to assist me in a private little matter of my own, and to ask no questions."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "A young man will call upon you in half an hour, with one of my cards, on which I have written, 'Do what you can for the bearer, a friend of mine.'
