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Chapter XXVI
HAZEN "An unfathomable man," grumbled Mr. Harper, entering Mr. Ransom's room in marked disorder. "They say that he has not spoken yet; but the coroner is with him and we shall hear something from him soon. I expect--" here the lawyer's voice changed and his manner took on meaning--"that his report will be final." "Final? You mean--" "What his fainting face showed.
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to think that something will happen
From this reading “I expect--" here the lawyer's voice changed and his manner took on meaning--"that his report will be final."”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “"They say that he has not spoken yet; but the coroner is with him and we shall hear something from him soon.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"They say that he has not spoken yet; but the coroner is with him and we shall hear something from him soon.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I expect--" here the lawyer's voice changed and his manner took on meaning--"that his report will be final."”
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “"They say that he has not spoken yet; but the coroner is with him and we shall hear something from him soon.”
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “"They say that he has not spoken yet; but the coroner is with him and we shall hear something from him soon.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"They say that he has not spoken yet; but the coroner is with him and we shall hear something from him soon.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I expect--" here the lawyer's voice changed and his manner took on meaning--"that his report will be final."”
but in spite of that
From this reading “"They say that he has not spoken yet; but the coroner is with him and we shall hear something from him soon.”
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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading HAZEN "An unfathomable man," grumbled Mr. Harper, entering Mr. Ransom's room in marked disorder.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "They say that he has not spoken yet; but the coroner is with him and we shall hear something from him soon.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I expect--" here the lawyer's voice changed and his manner took on meaning--"that his report will be final."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "They say that he has not spoken yet; but the coroner is with him and we shall hear something from him soon.
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From this reading I expect--" here the lawyer's voice changed and his manner took on meaning--"that his report will be final."
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From this reading "They say that he has not spoken yet; but the coroner is with him and we shall hear something from him soon.
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From this reading HAZEN "An unfathomable man," grumbled Mr. Harper, entering Mr. Ransom's room in marked disorder.
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From this reading HAZEN "An unfathomable man," grumbled Mr. Harper, entering Mr. Ransom's room in marked disorder.
to think that something will happen
From this reading I expect--" here the lawyer's voice changed and his manner took on meaning--"that his report will be final."
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From this reading You mean--" "What his fainting face showed.
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From this reading You mean--" "What his fainting face showed.
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From this reading I expect--" here the lawyer's voice changed and his manner took on meaning--"that his report will be final."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "They say that he has not spoken yet; but the coroner is with him and we shall hear something from him soon.
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From this reading HAZEN "An unfathomable man," grumbled Mr. Harper, entering Mr. Ransom's room in marked disorder.
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From this reading HAZEN "An unfathomable man," grumbled Mr. Harper, entering Mr. Ransom's room in marked disorder.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "They say that he has not spoken yet; but the coroner is with him and we shall hear something from him soon.
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From this reading HAZEN "An unfathomable man," grumbled Mr. Harper, entering Mr. Ransom's room in marked disorder.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They say that he has not spoken yet; but the coroner is with him and we shall hear something from him soon.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "They say that he has not spoken yet; but the coroner is with him and we shall hear something from him soon.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I expect--" here the lawyer's voice changed and his manner took on meaning--"that his report will be final."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "They say that he has not spoken yet; but the coroner is with him and we shall hear something from him soon.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I expect--" here the lawyer's voice changed and his manner took on meaning--"that his report will be final."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I expect--" here the lawyer's voice changed and his manner took on meaning--"that his report will be final."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HAZEN "An unfathomable man," grumbled Mr. Harper, entering Mr. Ransom's room in marked disorder.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "They say that he has not spoken yet; but the coroner is with him and we shall hear something from him soon.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I expect--" here the lawyer's voice changed and his manner took on meaning--"that his report will be final."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HAZEN "An unfathomable man," grumbled Mr. Harper, entering Mr. Ransom's room in marked disorder.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I expect--" here the lawyer's voice changed and his manner took on meaning--"that his report will be final."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HAZEN "An unfathomable man," grumbled Mr. Harper, entering Mr. Ransom's room in marked disorder.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You mean--" "What his fainting face showed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I expect--" here the lawyer's voice changed and his manner took on meaning--"that his report will be final."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HAZEN "An unfathomable man," grumbled Mr. Harper, entering Mr. Ransom's room in marked disorder.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "They say that he has not spoken yet; but the coroner is with him and we shall hear something from him soon.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I expect--" here the lawyer's voice changed and his manner took on meaning--"that his report will be final."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HAZEN "An unfathomable man," grumbled Mr. Harper, entering Mr. Ransom's room in marked disorder.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I expect--" here the lawyer's voice changed and his manner took on meaning--"that his report will be final."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HAZEN "An unfathomable man," grumbled Mr. Harper, entering Mr. Ransom's room in marked disorder.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "They say that he has not spoken yet; but the coroner is with him and we shall hear something from him soon.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "They say that he has not spoken yet; but the coroner is with him and we shall hear something from him soon.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You mean--" "What his fainting face showed.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "They say that he has not spoken yet; but the coroner is with him and we shall hear something from him soon.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "They say that he has not spoken yet; but the coroner is with him and we shall hear something from him soon.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "They say that he has not spoken yet; but the coroner is with him and we shall hear something from him soon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "They say that he has not spoken yet; but the coroner is with him and we shall hear something from him soon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "They say that he has not spoken yet; but the coroner is with him and we shall hear something from him soon.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They say that he has not spoken yet; but the coroner is with him and we shall hear something from him soon.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I expect--" here the lawyer's voice changed and his manner took on meaning--"that his report will be final."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HAZEN "An unfathomable man," grumbled Mr. Harper, entering Mr. Ransom's room in marked disorder.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I expect--" here the lawyer's voice changed and his manner took on meaning--"that his report will be final."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "They say that he has not spoken yet; but the coroner is with him and we shall hear something from him soon.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading You mean--" "What his fainting face showed.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I expect--" here the lawyer's voice changed and his manner took on meaning--"that his report will be final."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "They say that he has not spoken yet; but the coroner is with him and we shall hear something from him soon.
but in spite of that
From this reading "They say that he has not spoken yet; but the coroner is with him and we shall hear something from him soon.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You mean--" "What his fainting face showed.
