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Chapter I
Illustrated by H. C. Greening and May Wilson Preston "A trust is its weakest point," said Jeff Peters. "That," said I, "sounds like one of those unintelligible remarks such as, 'Why is a policeman?'" "It is not," said Jeff. "There are no relations between a trust and a policeman. My remark was an epitogram--an axis--a kind of mulct'em in parvo.
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in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading “"There are no relations between a trust and a policeman.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “Illustrated by H. C. Greening and May Wilson Preston "A trust is its weakest point," said Jeff Peters.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “"That," said I, "sounds like one of those unintelligible remarks such as, 'Why is a policeman?'"”
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading “Illustrated by H. C. Greening and May Wilson Preston "A trust is its weakest point," said Jeff Peters.”
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “"That," said I, "sounds like one of those unintelligible remarks such as, 'Why is a policeman?'"”
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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 Illustrated by H. C. Greening and May Wilson Preston "A trust is its weakest point," said Jeff Peters.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading My remark was an epitogram--an axis--a kind of mulct'em in parvo.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Illustrated by H. C. Greening and May Wilson Preston "A trust is its weakest point," said Jeff Peters.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "There are no relations between a trust and a policeman.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "That," said I, "sounds like one of those unintelligible remarks such as, 'Why is a policeman?'"
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From this reading My remark was an epitogram--an axis--a kind of mulct'em in parvo.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading "There are no relations between a trust and a policeman.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Illustrated by H. C. Greening and May Wilson Preston "A trust is its weakest point," said Jeff Peters.
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From this reading Illustrated by H. C. Greening and May Wilson Preston "A trust is its weakest point," said Jeff Peters.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My remark was an epitogram--an axis--a kind of mulct'em in parvo.
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From this reading Illustrated by H. C. Greening and May Wilson Preston "A trust is its weakest point," said Jeff Peters.
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From this reading Illustrated by H. C. Greening and May Wilson Preston "A trust is its weakest point," said Jeff Peters.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "That," said I, "sounds like one of those unintelligible remarks such as, 'Why is a policeman?'"
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From this reading Illustrated by H. C. Greening and May Wilson Preston "A trust is its weakest point," said Jeff Peters.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading My remark was an epitogram--an axis--a kind of mulct'em in parvo.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Illustrated by H. C. Greening and May Wilson Preston "A trust is its weakest point," said Jeff Peters.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is not," said Jeff.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Illustrated by H. C. Greening and May Wilson Preston "A trust is its weakest point," said Jeff Peters.
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From this reading Illustrated by H. C. Greening and May Wilson Preston "A trust is its weakest point," said Jeff Peters.
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From this reading My remark was an epitogram--an axis--a kind of mulct'em in parvo.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That," said I, "sounds like one of those unintelligible remarks such as, 'Why is a policeman?'"
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Illustrated by H. C. Greening and May Wilson Preston "A trust is its weakest point," said Jeff Peters.
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From this reading My remark was an epitogram--an axis--a kind of mulct'em in parvo.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My remark was an epitogram--an axis--a kind of mulct'em in parvo.
not any; not one
From this reading "There are no relations between a trust and a policeman.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "It is not," said Jeff.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "That," said I, "sounds like one of those unintelligible remarks such as, 'Why is a policeman?'"
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "That," said I, "sounds like one of those unintelligible remarks such as, 'Why is a policeman?'"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My remark was an epitogram--an axis--a kind of mulct'em in parvo.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Illustrated by H. C. Greening and May Wilson Preston "A trust is its weakest point," said Jeff Peters.
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading Illustrated by H. C. Greening and May Wilson Preston "A trust is its weakest point," said Jeff Peters.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That," said I, "sounds like one of those unintelligible remarks such as, 'Why is a policeman?'"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Illustrated by H. C. Greening and May Wilson Preston "A trust is its weakest point," said Jeff Peters.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "There are no relations between a trust and a policeman.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My remark was an epitogram--an axis--a kind of mulct'em in parvo.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That," said I, "sounds like one of those unintelligible remarks such as, 'Why is a policeman?'"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Illustrated by H. C. Greening and May Wilson Preston "A trust is its weakest point," said Jeff Peters.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That," said I, "sounds like one of those unintelligible remarks such as, 'Why is a policeman?'"
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "That," said I, "sounds like one of those unintelligible remarks such as, 'Why is a policeman?'"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That," said I, "sounds like one of those unintelligible remarks such as, 'Why is a policeman?'"
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From this reading "There are no relations between a trust and a policeman.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "That," said I, "sounds like one of those unintelligible remarks such as, 'Why is a policeman?'"
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From this reading Illustrated by H. C. Greening and May Wilson Preston "A trust is its weakest point," said Jeff Peters.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That," said I, "sounds like one of those unintelligible remarks such as, 'Why is a policeman?'"
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My remark was an epitogram--an axis--a kind of mulct'em in parvo.
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From this reading Illustrated by H. C. Greening and May Wilson Preston "A trust is its weakest point," said Jeff Peters.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That," said I, "sounds like one of those unintelligible remarks such as, 'Why is a policeman?'"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Illustrated by H. C. Greening and May Wilson Preston "A trust is its weakest point," said Jeff Peters.
