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Chapter VII
AN AWFUL RESPONSIBILITY John Hardaway, although he was a solicitor in a very busy practice, did not keep his friend waiting for a moment. "Come in, Deane, old chap," he said. "Is this business or friendship?" "Mostly business," declared Deane. Hardaway glanced at the clock.
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “AN AWFUL RESPONSIBILITY John Hardaway, although he was a solicitor in a very busy practice, did not keep his friend waiting for a moment.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Come in, Deane, old chap," he said.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “AN AWFUL RESPONSIBILITY John Hardaway, although he was a solicitor in a very busy practice, did not keep his friend waiting for a moment.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “AN AWFUL RESPONSIBILITY John Hardaway, although he was a solicitor in a very busy practice, did not keep his friend waiting for a moment.”
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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 AN AWFUL RESPONSIBILITY John Hardaway, although he was a solicitor in a very busy practice, did not keep his friend waiting for a moment.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading AN AWFUL RESPONSIBILITY John Hardaway, although he was a solicitor in a very busy practice, did not keep his friend waiting for a moment.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN AWFUL RESPONSIBILITY John Hardaway, although he was a solicitor in a very busy practice, did not keep his friend waiting for a moment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Hardaway glanced at the clock.
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From this reading AN AWFUL RESPONSIBILITY John Hardaway, although he was a solicitor in a very busy practice, did not keep his friend waiting for a moment.
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From this reading "Is this business or friendship?"
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From this reading AN AWFUL RESPONSIBILITY John Hardaway, although he was a solicitor in a very busy practice, did not keep his friend waiting for a moment.
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From this reading "Come in, Deane, old chap," he said.
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From this reading Hardaway glanced at the clock.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Come in, Deane, old chap," he said.
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From this reading "Come in, Deane, old chap," he said.
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From this reading "Mostly business," declared Deane.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading AN AWFUL RESPONSIBILITY John Hardaway, although he was a solicitor in a very busy practice, did not keep his friend waiting for a moment.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AN AWFUL RESPONSIBILITY John Hardaway, although he was a solicitor in a very busy practice, did not keep his friend waiting for a moment.
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From this reading AN AWFUL RESPONSIBILITY John Hardaway, although he was a solicitor in a very busy practice, did not keep his friend waiting for a moment.
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From this reading "Is this business or friendship?"
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From this reading Hardaway glanced at the clock.
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From this reading AN AWFUL RESPONSIBILITY John Hardaway, although he was a solicitor in a very busy practice, did not keep his friend waiting for a moment.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AN AWFUL RESPONSIBILITY John Hardaway, although he was a solicitor in a very busy practice, did not keep his friend waiting for a moment.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AN AWFUL RESPONSIBILITY John Hardaway, although he was a solicitor in a very busy practice, did not keep his friend waiting for a moment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN AWFUL RESPONSIBILITY John Hardaway, although he was a solicitor in a very busy practice, did not keep his friend waiting for a moment.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is this business or friendship?"
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From this reading AN AWFUL RESPONSIBILITY John Hardaway, although he was a solicitor in a very busy practice, did not keep his friend waiting for a moment.
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From this reading AN AWFUL RESPONSIBILITY John Hardaway, although he was a solicitor in a very busy practice, did not keep his friend waiting for a moment.
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From this reading AN AWFUL RESPONSIBILITY John Hardaway, although he was a solicitor in a very busy practice, did not keep his friend waiting for a moment.
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From this reading "Mostly business," declared Deane.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading AN AWFUL RESPONSIBILITY John Hardaway, although he was a solicitor in a very busy practice, did not keep his friend waiting for a moment.
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From this reading "Come in, Deane, old chap," he said.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Is this business or friendship?"
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From this reading AN AWFUL RESPONSIBILITY John Hardaway, although he was a solicitor in a very busy practice, did not keep his friend waiting for a moment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN AWFUL RESPONSIBILITY John Hardaway, although he was a solicitor in a very busy practice, did not keep his friend waiting for a moment.
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From this reading "Come in, Deane, old chap," he said.
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From this reading AN AWFUL RESPONSIBILITY John Hardaway, although he was a solicitor in a very busy practice, did not keep his friend waiting for a moment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hardaway glanced at the clock.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Is this business or friendship?"
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From this reading AN AWFUL RESPONSIBILITY John Hardaway, although he was a solicitor in a very busy practice, did not keep his friend waiting for a moment.
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From this reading AN AWFUL RESPONSIBILITY John Hardaway, although he was a solicitor in a very busy practice, did not keep his friend waiting for a moment.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN AWFUL RESPONSIBILITY John Hardaway, although he was a solicitor in a very busy practice, did not keep his friend waiting for a moment.
