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Chapter XII
ON THE BRINK. "Sir John Musgrave and Mr. Ormsby," announced Wicks. Drelincourt advanced smilingly and took the baronet's proffered hand. "I think I can guess the nature of the business which has brought you, Sir John; but in any case you are welcome," he said. "Ormsby, how are you?"
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"I think I can guess the nature of the business which has brought you, Sir John; but in any case you are welcome," he said.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Drelincourt advanced smilingly and took the baronet's proffered hand.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “"I think I can guess the nature of the business which has brought you, Sir John; but in any case you are welcome," he said.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Sir John Musgrave and Mr. Ormsby," announced Wicks.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I think I can guess the nature of the business which has brought you, Sir John; but in any case you are welcome," he said.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Drelincourt advanced smilingly and took the baronet's proffered hand.”
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From this reading Drelincourt advanced smilingly and took the baronet's proffered hand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Sir John Musgrave and Mr. Ormsby," announced Wicks.
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From this reading "Sir John Musgrave and Mr. Ormsby," announced Wicks.
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From this reading "I think I can guess the nature of the business which has brought you, Sir John; but in any case you are welcome," he said.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I think I can guess the nature of the business which has brought you, Sir John; but in any case you are welcome," he said.
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From this reading Drelincourt advanced smilingly and took the baronet's proffered hand.
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From this reading ON THE BRINK.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "I think I can guess the nature of the business which has brought you, Sir John; but in any case you are welcome," he said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I think I can guess the nature of the business which has brought you, Sir John; but in any case you are welcome," he said.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I think I can guess the nature of the business which has brought you, Sir John; but in any case you are welcome," he said.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I think I can guess the nature of the business which has brought you, Sir John; but in any case you are welcome," he said.
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From this reading "I think I can guess the nature of the business which has brought you, Sir John; but in any case you are welcome," he said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Drelincourt advanced smilingly and took the baronet's proffered hand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I think I can guess the nature of the business which has brought you, Sir John; but in any case you are welcome," he said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Drelincourt advanced smilingly and took the baronet's proffered hand.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I think I can guess the nature of the business which has brought you, Sir John; but in any case you are welcome," he said.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I think I can guess the nature of the business which has brought you, Sir John; but in any case you are welcome," he said.
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From this reading "Ormsby, how are you?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think I can guess the nature of the business which has brought you, Sir John; but in any case you are welcome," he said.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I think I can guess the nature of the business which has brought you, Sir John; but in any case you are welcome," he said.
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From this reading "Sir John Musgrave and Mr. Ormsby," announced Wicks.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Sir John Musgrave and Mr. Ormsby," announced Wicks.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Sir John Musgrave and Mr. Ormsby," announced Wicks.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I think I can guess the nature of the business which has brought you, Sir John; but in any case you are welcome," he said.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I think I can guess the nature of the business which has brought you, Sir John; but in any case you are welcome," he said.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE BRINK.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Sir John Musgrave and Mr. Ormsby," announced Wicks.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Drelincourt advanced smilingly and took the baronet's proffered hand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I think I can guess the nature of the business which has brought you, Sir John; but in any case you are welcome," he said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Sir John Musgrave and Mr. Ormsby," announced Wicks.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Drelincourt advanced smilingly and took the baronet's proffered hand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE BRINK.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I think I can guess the nature of the business which has brought you, Sir John; but in any case you are welcome," he said.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Drelincourt advanced smilingly and took the baronet's proffered hand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I think I can guess the nature of the business which has brought you, Sir John; but in any case you are welcome," he said.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "I think I can guess the nature of the business which has brought you, Sir John; but in any case you are welcome," he said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Sir John Musgrave and Mr. Ormsby," announced Wicks.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I think I can guess the nature of the business which has brought you, Sir John; but in any case you are welcome," he said.
