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Chapter XXXVI
BEFORE THE JUDGE. Previous to the Assizes, Joe Filmer arrived in Kingston in a trap drawn by old Clutch. He was admitted into the prison on his expressing his desire to see Mehetabel. After the first salutations were passed, Joe proceeded to business. "You see, Matabel," said he, "the master don't want you to think he won't help you out o' this little mess you've got into.
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later than; following
From this reading “After the first salutations were passed, Joe proceeded to business.”
former courts that met at regular times in each English county
From this reading “Previous to the Assizes, Joe Filmer arrived in Kingston in a trap drawn by old Clutch.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “BEFORE THE JUDGE.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “After the first salutations were passed, Joe proceeded to business.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"You see, Matabel," said he, "the master don't want you to think he won't help you out o' this little mess you've got into.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"You see, Matabel," said he, "the master don't want you to think he won't help you out o' this little mess you've got into.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “After the first salutations were passed, Joe proceeded to business.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"You see, Matabel," said he, "the master don't want you to think he won't help you out o' this little mess you've got into.”
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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 Previous to the Assizes, Joe Filmer arrived in Kingston in a trap drawn by old Clutch.
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From this reading He was admitted into the prison on his expressing his desire to see Mehetabel.
later than; following
From this reading After the first salutations were passed, Joe proceeded to business.
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From this reading Previous to the Assizes, Joe Filmer arrived in Kingston in a trap drawn by old Clutch.
former courts that met at regular times in each English county
From this reading Previous to the Assizes, Joe Filmer arrived in Kingston in a trap drawn by old Clutch.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading BEFORE THE JUDGE.
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From this reading After the first salutations were passed, Joe proceeded to business.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Previous to the Assizes, Joe Filmer arrived in Kingston in a trap drawn by old Clutch.
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From this reading Previous to the Assizes, Joe Filmer arrived in Kingston in a trap drawn by old Clutch.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was admitted into the prison on his expressing his desire to see Mehetabel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You see, Matabel," said he, "the master don't want you to think he won't help you out o' this little mess you've got into.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Previous to the Assizes, Joe Filmer arrived in Kingston in a trap drawn by old Clutch.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was admitted into the prison on his expressing his desire to see Mehetabel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Previous to the Assizes, Joe Filmer arrived in Kingston in a trap drawn by old Clutch.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading After the first salutations were passed, Joe proceeded to business.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You see, Matabel," said he, "the master don't want you to think he won't help you out o' this little mess you've got into.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was admitted into the prison on his expressing his desire to see Mehetabel.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "You see, Matabel," said he, "the master don't want you to think he won't help you out o' this little mess you've got into.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was admitted into the prison on his expressing his desire to see Mehetabel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Previous to the Assizes, Joe Filmer arrived in Kingston in a trap drawn by old Clutch.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He was admitted into the prison on his expressing his desire to see Mehetabel.
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From this reading Previous to the Assizes, Joe Filmer arrived in Kingston in a trap drawn by old Clutch.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BEFORE THE JUDGE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Previous to the Assizes, Joe Filmer arrived in Kingston in a trap drawn by old Clutch.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "You see, Matabel," said he, "the master don't want you to think he won't help you out o' this little mess you've got into.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You see, Matabel," said he, "the master don't want you to think he won't help you out o' this little mess you've got into.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You see, Matabel," said he, "the master don't want you to think he won't help you out o' this little mess you've got into.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was admitted into the prison on his expressing his desire to see Mehetabel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You see, Matabel," said he, "the master don't want you to think he won't help you out o' this little mess you've got into.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You see, Matabel," said he, "the master don't want you to think he won't help you out o' this little mess you've got into.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Previous to the Assizes, Joe Filmer arrived in Kingston in a trap drawn by old Clutch.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was admitted into the prison on his expressing his desire to see Mehetabel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You see, Matabel," said he, "the master don't want you to think he won't help you out o' this little mess you've got into.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading After the first salutations were passed, Joe proceeded to business.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Previous to the Assizes, Joe Filmer arrived in Kingston in a trap drawn by old Clutch.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was admitted into the prison on his expressing his desire to see Mehetabel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After the first salutations were passed, Joe proceeded to business.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You see, Matabel," said he, "the master don't want you to think he won't help you out o' this little mess you've got into.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After the first salutations were passed, Joe proceeded to business.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was admitted into the prison on his expressing his desire to see Mehetabel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BEFORE THE JUDGE.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "You see, Matabel," said he, "the master don't want you to think he won't help you out o' this little mess you've got into.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "You see, Matabel," said he, "the master don't want you to think he won't help you out o' this little mess you've got into.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Previous to the Assizes, Joe Filmer arrived in Kingston in a trap drawn by old Clutch.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Previous to the Assizes, Joe Filmer arrived in Kingston in a trap drawn by old Clutch.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You see, Matabel," said he, "the master don't want you to think he won't help you out o' this little mess you've got into.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was admitted into the prison on his expressing his desire to see Mehetabel.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After the first salutations were passed, Joe proceeded to business.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You see, Matabel," said he, "the master don't want you to think he won't help you out o' this little mess you've got into.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You see, Matabel," said he, "the master don't want you to think he won't help you out o' this little mess you've got into.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You see, Matabel," said he, "the master don't want you to think he won't help you out o' this little mess you've got into.
