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"No, certainly not," the dominie reassured her. "I know a church in the next block that I can borrow for the occasion. But what about the license?" It was in the day before the parties must both make application in person, and Peter took a paper from his breast pocket. "I thought it might be needed, sometime, and I got it on the way up, this morning."
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “But what about the license?"”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “It was in the day before the parties must both make application in person, and Peter took a paper from his breast pocket.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I know a church in the next block that I can borrow for the occasion.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It was in the day before the parties must both make application in person, and Peter took a paper from his breast pocket.”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “"I thought it might be needed, sometime, and I got it on the way up, this morning."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I thought it might be needed, sometime, and I got it on the way up, this morning."”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “It was in the day before the parties must both make application in person, and Peter took a paper from his breast pocket.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I know a church in the next block that I can borrow for the occasion.”
made less worried or afraid
From this reading “"No, certainly not," the dominie reassured her.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I thought it might be needed, sometime, and I got it on the way up, this morning."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It was in the day before the parties must both make application in person, and Peter took a paper from his breast pocket.”
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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 "I know a church in the next block that I can borrow for the occasion.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But what about the license?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was in the day before the parties must both make application in person, and Peter took a paper from his breast pocket.
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From this reading It was in the day before the parties must both make application in person, and Peter took a paper from his breast pocket.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I thought it might be needed, sometime, and I got it on the way up, this morning."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was in the day before the parties must both make application in person, and Peter took a paper from his breast pocket.
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From this reading "I know a church in the next block that I can borrow for the occasion.
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From this reading "I know a church in the next block that I can borrow for the occasion.
the two together, not just one
From this reading It was in the day before the parties must both make application in person, and Peter took a paper from his breast pocket.
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From this reading It was in the day before the parties must both make application in person, and Peter took a paper from his breast pocket.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But what about the license?"
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I know a church in the next block that I can borrow for the occasion.
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From this reading "No, certainly not," the dominie reassured her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I know a church in the next block that I can borrow for the occasion.
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From this reading It was in the day before the parties must both make application in person, and Peter took a paper from his breast pocket.
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From this reading "No, certainly not," the dominie reassured her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I know a church in the next block that I can borrow for the occasion.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was in the day before the parties must both make application in person, and Peter took a paper from his breast pocket.
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From this reading "I thought it might be needed, sometime, and I got it on the way up, this morning."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "No, certainly not," the dominie reassured her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was in the day before the parties must both make application in person, and Peter took a paper from his breast pocket.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I know a church in the next block that I can borrow for the occasion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I know a church in the next block that I can borrow for the occasion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was in the day before the parties must both make application in person, and Peter took a paper from his breast pocket.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I know a church in the next block that I can borrow for the occasion.
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From this reading But what about the license?"
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It was in the day before the parties must both make application in person, and Peter took a paper from his breast pocket.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "I thought it might be needed, sometime, and I got it on the way up, this morning."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I thought it might be needed, sometime, and I got it on the way up, this morning."
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It was in the day before the parties must both make application in person, and Peter took a paper from his breast pocket.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I thought it might be needed, sometime, and I got it on the way up, this morning."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I know a church in the next block that I can borrow for the occasion.
not any; not one
From this reading "No, certainly not," the dominie reassured her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "No, certainly not," the dominie reassured her.
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From this reading "I know a church in the next block that I can borrow for the occasion.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I thought it might be needed, sometime, and I got it on the way up, this morning."
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From this reading It was in the day before the parties must both make application in person, and Peter took a paper from his breast pocket.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was in the day before the parties must both make application in person, and Peter took a paper from his breast pocket.
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From this reading It was in the day before the parties must both make application in person, and Peter took a paper from his breast pocket.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was in the day before the parties must both make application in person, and Peter took a paper from his breast pocket.
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From this reading It was in the day before the parties must both make application in person, and Peter took a paper from his breast pocket.
made less worried or afraid
From this reading "No, certainly not," the dominie reassured her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I thought it might be needed, sometime, and I got it on the way up, this morning."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I know a church in the next block that I can borrow for the occasion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "No, certainly not," the dominie reassured her.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I thought it might be needed, sometime, and I got it on the way up, this morning."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I thought it might be needed, sometime, and I got it on the way up, this morning."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It was in the day before the parties must both make application in person, and Peter took a paper from his breast pocket.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I thought it might be needed, sometime, and I got it on the way up, this morning."
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was in the day before the parties must both make application in person, and Peter took a paper from his breast pocket.
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From this reading "I thought it might be needed, sometime, and I got it on the way up, this morning."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But what about the license?"
