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Chapter XX
"I think you did right to sell to him," said Westover, saddened somewhat by the proof Whitwell alleged of his magnanimity. "Well, Sir, I'm glad you do. I don't believe in crowdin' a man because you got him in a corner, an' I don't believe in bearin' malice. Never did. All I wanted was what the place was wo'th--to him.
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for the reason that
From this reading “I don't believe in crowdin' a man because you got him in a corner, an' I don't believe in bearin' malice.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “I don't believe in crowdin' a man because you got him in a corner, an' I don't believe in bearin' malice.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Never did.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I think you did right to sell to him," said Westover, saddened somewhat by the proof Whitwell alleged of his magnanimity.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I think you did right to sell to him," said Westover, saddened somewhat by the proof Whitwell alleged of his magnanimity.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Well, Sir, I'm glad you do.”
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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 don't believe in crowdin' a man because you got him in a corner, an' I don't believe in bearin' malice.
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From this reading All I wanted was what the place was wo'th--to him.
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From this reading "I think you did right to sell to him," said Westover, saddened somewhat by the proof Whitwell alleged of his magnanimity.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I don't believe in crowdin' a man because you got him in a corner, an' I don't believe in bearin' malice.
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From this reading I don't believe in crowdin' a man because you got him in a corner, an' I don't believe in bearin' malice.
for the reason that
From this reading I don't believe in crowdin' a man because you got him in a corner, an' I don't believe in bearin' malice.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading I don't believe in crowdin' a man because you got him in a corner, an' I don't believe in bearin' malice.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "I think you did right to sell to him," said Westover, saddened somewhat by the proof Whitwell alleged of his magnanimity.
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From this reading I don't believe in crowdin' a man because you got him in a corner, an' I don't believe in bearin' malice.
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From this reading I don't believe in crowdin' a man because you got him in a corner, an' I don't believe in bearin' malice.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "I think you did right to sell to him," said Westover, saddened somewhat by the proof Whitwell alleged of his magnanimity.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Well, Sir, I'm glad you do.
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From this reading I don't believe in crowdin' a man because you got him in a corner, an' I don't believe in bearin' malice.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, Sir, I'm glad you do.
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From this reading I don't believe in crowdin' a man because you got him in a corner, an' I don't believe in bearin' malice.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I think you did right to sell to him," said Westover, saddened somewhat by the proof Whitwell alleged of his magnanimity.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I think you did right to sell to him," said Westover, saddened somewhat by the proof Whitwell alleged of his magnanimity.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think you did right to sell to him," said Westover, saddened somewhat by the proof Whitwell alleged of his magnanimity.
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From this reading "Well, Sir, I'm glad you do.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I don't believe in crowdin' a man because you got him in a corner, an' I don't believe in bearin' malice.
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From this reading "I think you did right to sell to him," said Westover, saddened somewhat by the proof Whitwell alleged of his magnanimity.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I don't believe in crowdin' a man because you got him in a corner, an' I don't believe in bearin' malice.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I don't believe in crowdin' a man because you got him in a corner, an' I don't believe in bearin' malice.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Never did.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I think you did right to sell to him," said Westover, saddened somewhat by the proof Whitwell alleged of his magnanimity.
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From this reading All I wanted was what the place was wo'th--to him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I think you did right to sell to him," said Westover, saddened somewhat by the proof Whitwell alleged of his magnanimity.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I think you did right to sell to him," said Westover, saddened somewhat by the proof Whitwell alleged of his magnanimity.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I think you did right to sell to him," said Westover, saddened somewhat by the proof Whitwell alleged of his magnanimity.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I think you did right to sell to him," said Westover, saddened somewhat by the proof Whitwell alleged of his magnanimity.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I think you did right to sell to him," said Westover, saddened somewhat by the proof Whitwell alleged of his magnanimity.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, Sir, I'm glad you do.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I think you did right to sell to him," said Westover, saddened somewhat by the proof Whitwell alleged of his magnanimity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I think you did right to sell to him," said Westover, saddened somewhat by the proof Whitwell alleged of his magnanimity.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I think you did right to sell to him," said Westover, saddened somewhat by the proof Whitwell alleged of his magnanimity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I think you did right to sell to him," said Westover, saddened somewhat by the proof Whitwell alleged of his magnanimity.
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From this reading All I wanted was what the place was wo'th--to him.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All I wanted was what the place was wo'th--to him.
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From this reading "Well, Sir, I'm glad you do.
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From this reading "I think you did right to sell to him," said Westover, saddened somewhat by the proof Whitwell alleged of his magnanimity.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading All I wanted was what the place was wo'th--to him.
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From this reading "I think you did right to sell to him," said Westover, saddened somewhat by the proof Whitwell alleged of his magnanimity.
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From this reading All I wanted was what the place was wo'th--to him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I think you did right to sell to him," said Westover, saddened somewhat by the proof Whitwell alleged of his magnanimity.
