Chapter XII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading "Why, if--of course it's only an 'if'--the Doctor should find this girl, he would n't for a moment think of taking that money, which in justice if not in the law belongs to her, to further any of his plans.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading "Why, if--of course it's only an 'if'--the Doctor should find this girl, he would n't for a moment think of taking that money, which in justice if not in the law belongs to her, to further any of his plans.

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From this reading "Why, if--of course it's only an 'if'--the Doctor should find this girl, he would n't for a moment think of taking that money, which in justice if not in the law belongs to her, to further any of his plans.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "Of course not; but I don't see how--" "That's where you are obtuse.

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From this reading "Why, if--of course it's only an 'if'--the Doctor should find this girl, he would n't for a moment think of taking that money, which in justice if not in the law belongs to her, to further any of his plans.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Of course not; but I don't see how--" "That's where you are obtuse.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Look here, Marcia, how long do you suppose I can stand it to vegetate here in Canada?

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From this reading Look here, Marcia, how long do you suppose I can stand it to vegetate here in Canada?

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading "Why, if--of course it's only an 'if'--the Doctor should find this girl, he would n't for a moment think of taking that money, which in justice if not in the law belongs to her, to further any of his plans.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Look here, Marcia, how long do you suppose I can stand it to vegetate here in Canada?

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading "Why, if--of course it's only an 'if'--the Doctor should find this girl, he would n't for a moment think of taking that money, which in justice if not in the law belongs to her, to further any of his plans.

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From this reading "Of course not; but I don't see how--" "That's where you are obtuse.

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From this reading "Not exactly; how?"

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From this reading "Why, if--of course it's only an 'if'--the Doctor should find this girl, he would n't for a moment think of taking that money, which in justice if not in the law belongs to her, to further any of his plans.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Why, if--of course it's only an 'if'--the Doctor should find this girl, he would n't for a moment think of taking that money, which in justice if not in the law belongs to her, to further any of his plans.

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From this reading "Why, if--of course it's only an 'if'--the Doctor should find this girl, he would n't for a moment think of taking that money, which in justice if not in the law belongs to her, to further any of his plans.

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From this reading "Why, if--of course it's only an 'if'--the Doctor should find this girl, he would n't for a moment think of taking that money, which in justice if not in the law belongs to her, to further any of his plans.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Why, if--of course it's only an 'if'--the Doctor should find this girl, he would n't for a moment think of taking that money, which in justice if not in the law belongs to her, to further any of his plans.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading "Why, if--of course it's only an 'if'--the Doctor should find this girl, he would n't for a moment think of taking that money, which in justice if not in the law belongs to her, to further any of his plans.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Look here, Marcia, how long do you suppose I can stand it to vegetate here in Canada?

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading "Why, if--of course it's only an 'if'--the Doctor should find this girl, he would n't for a moment think of taking that money, which in justice if not in the law belongs to her, to further any of his plans.

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From this reading "Not exactly; how?"

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Of course not; but I don't see how--" "That's where you are obtuse.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Why, if--of course it's only an 'if'--the Doctor should find this girl, he would n't for a moment think of taking that money, which in justice if not in the law belongs to her, to further any of his plans.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading "Why, if--of course it's only an 'if'--the Doctor should find this girl, he would n't for a moment think of taking that money, which in justice if not in the law belongs to her, to further any of his plans.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading He is n't that kind of a man."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Look here, Marcia, how long do you suppose I can stand it to vegetate here in Canada?

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From this reading "Why, if--of course it's only an 'if'--the Doctor should find this girl, he would n't for a moment think of taking that money, which in justice if not in the law belongs to her, to further any of his plans.

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From this reading "Why, if--of course it's only an 'if'--the Doctor should find this girl, he would n't for a moment think of taking that money, which in justice if not in the law belongs to her, to further any of his plans.

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From this reading He is n't that kind of a man."

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From this reading "Why, if--of course it's only an 'if'--the Doctor should find this girl, he would n't for a moment think of taking that money, which in justice if not in the law belongs to her, to further any of his plans.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Look here, Marcia, how long do you suppose I can stand it to vegetate here in Canada?

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Look here, Marcia, how long do you suppose I can stand it to vegetate here in Canada?

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From this reading He is n't that kind of a man."

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From this reading Look here, Marcia, how long do you suppose I can stand it to vegetate here in Canada?

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From this reading "Why, if--of course it's only an 'if'--the Doctor should find this girl, he would n't for a moment think of taking that money, which in justice if not in the law belongs to her, to further any of his plans.

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From this reading "Why, if--of course it's only an 'if'--the Doctor should find this girl, he would n't for a moment think of taking that money, which in justice if not in the law belongs to her, to further any of his plans.

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From this reading "Why, if--of course it's only an 'if'--the Doctor should find this girl, he would n't for a moment think of taking that money, which in justice if not in the law belongs to her, to further any of his plans.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Not exactly; how?"

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From this reading "Of course not; but I don't see how--" "That's where you are obtuse.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Why, if--of course it's only an 'if'--the Doctor should find this girl, he would n't for a moment think of taking that money, which in justice if not in the law belongs to her, to further any of his plans.

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From this reading "Why, if--of course it's only an 'if'--the Doctor should find this girl, he would n't for a moment think of taking that money, which in justice if not in the law belongs to her, to further any of his plans.

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From this reading "Why, if--of course it's only an 'if'--the Doctor should find this girl, he would n't for a moment think of taking that money, which in justice if not in the law belongs to her, to further any of his plans.

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From this reading "Of course not; but I don't see how--" "That's where you are obtuse.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "Why, if--of course it's only an 'if'--the Doctor should find this girl, he would n't for a moment think of taking that money, which in justice if not in the law belongs to her, to further any of his plans.

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From this reading Look here, Marcia, how long do you suppose I can stand it to vegetate here in Canada?

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading Look here, Marcia, how long do you suppose I can stand it to vegetate here in Canada?

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From this reading "Why, if--of course it's only an 'if'--the Doctor should find this girl, he would n't for a moment think of taking that money, which in justice if not in the law belongs to her, to further any of his plans.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Why, if--of course it's only an 'if'--the Doctor should find this girl, he would n't for a moment think of taking that money, which in justice if not in the law belongs to her, to further any of his plans.

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From this reading "Of course not; but I don't see how--" "That's where you are obtuse.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading "Why, if--of course it's only an 'if'--the Doctor should find this girl, he would n't for a moment think of taking that money, which in justice if not in the law belongs to her, to further any of his plans.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading "Why, if--of course it's only an 'if'--the Doctor should find this girl, he would n't for a moment think of taking that money, which in justice if not in the law belongs to her, to further any of his plans.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "Why, if--of course it's only an 'if'--the Doctor should find this girl, he would n't for a moment think of taking that money, which in justice if not in the law belongs to her, to further any of his plans.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading "Why, if--of course it's only an 'if'--the Doctor should find this girl, he would n't for a moment think of taking that money, which in justice if not in the law belongs to her, to further any of his plans.

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From this reading Look here, Marcia, how long do you suppose I can stand it to vegetate here in Canada?

in or at the place that

From this reading "Of course not; but I don't see how--" "That's where you are obtuse.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading "Why, if--of course it's only an 'if'--the Doctor should find this girl, he would n't for a moment think of taking that money, which in justice if not in the law belongs to her, to further any of his plans.

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From this reading "Why, if--of course it's only an 'if'--the Doctor should find this girl, he would n't for a moment think of taking that money, which in justice if not in the law belongs to her, to further any of his plans.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading "Why, if--of course it's only an 'if'--the Doctor should find this girl, he would n't for a moment think of taking that money, which in justice if not in the law belongs to her, to further any of his plans.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Of course not; but I don't see how--" "That's where you are obtuse.