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10
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From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.
AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.
affirming
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From this reading She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.
againnounUS /again/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They needed no urging, but the door opened at a touch, locks nevertheless and notwithstanding.
bedroom
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From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.
Beverly
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From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.
Bonnell
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From this reading She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.
choosenounUS /choose/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.
convictions
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From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.
convince
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From this reading She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.
corridor
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From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.
DE
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From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.
DIS
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From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.
DONEnounUS /done/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.
door
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From this reading You will find that door securely locked!"
doubtful
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From this reading She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.
endeavor
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From this reading She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.
faculties
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From this reading She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.
find
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From this reading You will find that door securely locked!"
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.
force
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From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.
full
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From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.
generally
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From this reading She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.
GOT
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From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.
HANTS
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From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.
heading
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From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.
HOUSE
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From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.
HYER
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From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.
instanter
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From this reading The light was switched on instanter.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.
justify
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From this reading She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.
knownounUS /know/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.
light
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From this reading The light was switched on instanter.
locked
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From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.
locks
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From this reading They needed no urging, but the door opened at a touch, locks nevertheless and notwithstanding.
minutes
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From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.
Miss
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From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.
Mrs
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From this reading She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.
needed
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From this reading They needed no urging, but the door opened at a touch, locks nevertheless and notwithstanding.
neverthelessadverbUS /ˌnevərðəˈles/
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading They needed no urging, but the door opened at a touch, locks nevertheless and notwithstanding.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.
notwithstanding
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From this reading They needed no urging, but the door opened at a touch, locks nevertheless and notwithstanding.
now
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From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The light was switched on instanter.
opened
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From this reading They needed no urging, but the door opened at a touch, locks nevertheless and notwithstanding.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.
ordernounUS /order/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.
past
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From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.
prefer
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From this reading She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.
prove
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From this reading She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.
reached
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From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.
reason
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From this reading She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.
securely
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From this reading You will find that door securely locked!"
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.
south
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From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.
statement
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From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.
Stetson
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From this reading She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.
straight
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From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.
substantiate
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From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.
Suite
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From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.
SUREnounUS /sure/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.
switched
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From this reading The light was switched on instanter.
talking
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From this reading She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.
There
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From this reading She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.
touch
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From this reading They needed no urging, but the door opened at a touch, locks nevertheless and notwithstanding.
try
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From this reading She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.
twenty
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From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.
unimpaired
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From this reading She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.
unlessconjunctionUS /ənˈles/
except if; if not
From this reading She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.
urging
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From this reading They needed no urging, but the door opened at a touch, locks nevertheless and notwithstanding.
voice
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From this reading She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading You will find that door securely locked!"
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.
Woodhull
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From this reading "DE HANTS DONE GOT DIS HYER HOUSE SURE" They had now reached the south corridor, Miss Woodhull in the full force of her convictions, again heading straight for Suite 10, and bedroom A, in order to substantiate her statement of having within the past twenty minutes locked Beverly in.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading She was affirming in no doubtful voice to Miss Stetson: "There is no reason that I should try to justify myself or endeavor to prove that my faculties are unimpaired, unless I choose to do so, but I prefer to convince both you and Mrs. Bonnell that I generally know what I am talking about.
