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Chapter VIII
Tuesday, February 25, was the day fixed for the execution of Peace. As the time drew near, the convict's confidence in ultimate salvation increased. A Dr. Potter of Sheffield had declared in a sermon that "all hope of Peace's salvation was gone for ever." Peace replied curtly, "Well, Dr. Potter may think so, but I don't." Though his health had improved, Peace was still very feeble in body.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Though his health had improved, Peace was still very feeble in body.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “As the time drew near, the convict's confidence in ultimate salvation increased.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “As the time drew near, the convict's confidence in ultimate salvation increased.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A Dr. Potter of Sheffield had declared in a sermon that "all hope of Peace's salvation was gone for ever."”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “Peace replied curtly, "Well, Dr. Potter may think so, but I don't."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Peace replied curtly, "Well, Dr. Potter may think so, but I don't."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Though his health had improved, Peace was still very feeble in body.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Peace replied curtly, "Well, Dr. Potter may think so, but I don't."”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “Though his health had improved, Peace was still very feeble in body.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “As the time drew near, the convict's confidence in ultimate salvation increased.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Peace replied curtly, "Well, Dr. Potter may think so, but I don't."”
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From this reading Tuesday, February 25, was the day fixed for the execution of Peace.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Dr. Potter of Sheffield had declared in a sermon that "all hope of Peace's salvation was gone for ever."
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From this reading A Dr. Potter of Sheffield had declared in a sermon that "all hope of Peace's salvation was gone for ever."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the time drew near, the convict's confidence in ultimate salvation increased.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Though his health had improved, Peace was still very feeble in body.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Peace replied curtly, "Well, Dr. Potter may think so, but I don't."
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading As the time drew near, the convict's confidence in ultimate salvation increased.
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From this reading As the time drew near, the convict's confidence in ultimate salvation increased.
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From this reading Peace replied curtly, "Well, Dr. Potter may think so, but I don't."
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From this reading Tuesday, February 25, was the day fixed for the execution of Peace.
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From this reading A Dr. Potter of Sheffield had declared in a sermon that "all hope of Peace's salvation was gone for ever."
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From this reading Peace replied curtly, "Well, Dr. Potter may think so, but I don't."
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From this reading A Dr. Potter of Sheffield had declared in a sermon that "all hope of Peace's salvation was gone for ever."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading As the time drew near, the convict's confidence in ultimate salvation increased.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A Dr. Potter of Sheffield had declared in a sermon that "all hope of Peace's salvation was gone for ever."
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From this reading Tuesday, February 25, was the day fixed for the execution of Peace.
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From this reading Tuesday, February 25, was the day fixed for the execution of Peace.
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From this reading Though his health had improved, Peace was still very feeble in body.
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From this reading Tuesday, February 25, was the day fixed for the execution of Peace.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Tuesday, February 25, was the day fixed for the execution of Peace.
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From this reading A Dr. Potter of Sheffield had declared in a sermon that "all hope of Peace's salvation was gone for ever."
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A Dr. Potter of Sheffield had declared in a sermon that "all hope of Peace's salvation was gone for ever."
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From this reading Though his health had improved, Peace was still very feeble in body.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Though his health had improved, Peace was still very feeble in body.
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From this reading A Dr. Potter of Sheffield had declared in a sermon that "all hope of Peace's salvation was gone for ever."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Peace replied curtly, "Well, Dr. Potter may think so, but I don't."
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From this reading Though his health had improved, Peace was still very feeble in body.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As the time drew near, the convict's confidence in ultimate salvation increased.
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From this reading As the time drew near, the convict's confidence in ultimate salvation increased.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Peace replied curtly, "Well, Dr. Potter may think so, but I don't."
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From this reading As the time drew near, the convict's confidence in ultimate salvation increased.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Tuesday, February 25, was the day fixed for the execution of Peace.
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From this reading Tuesday, February 25, was the day fixed for the execution of Peace.
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From this reading A Dr. Potter of Sheffield had declared in a sermon that "all hope of Peace's salvation was gone for ever."
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From this reading A Dr. Potter of Sheffield had declared in a sermon that "all hope of Peace's salvation was gone for ever."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Peace replied curtly, "Well, Dr. Potter may think so, but I don't."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As the time drew near, the convict's confidence in ultimate salvation increased.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A Dr. Potter of Sheffield had declared in a sermon that "all hope of Peace's salvation was gone for ever."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A Dr. Potter of Sheffield had declared in a sermon that "all hope of Peace's salvation was gone for ever."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Peace replied curtly, "Well, Dr. Potter may think so, but I don't."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Though his health had improved, Peace was still very feeble in body.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A Dr. Potter of Sheffield had declared in a sermon that "all hope of Peace's salvation was gone for ever."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Tuesday, February 25, was the day fixed for the execution of Peace.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Peace replied curtly, "Well, Dr. Potter may think so, but I don't."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though his health had improved, Peace was still very feeble in body.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading As the time drew near, the convict's confidence in ultimate salvation increased.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tuesday, February 25, was the day fixed for the execution of Peace.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As the time drew near, the convict's confidence in ultimate salvation increased.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Though his health had improved, Peace was still very feeble in body.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tuesday, February 25, was the day fixed for the execution of Peace.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Peace replied curtly, "Well, Dr. Potter may think so, but I don't."
