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JACK AT HIS BEST--THE HEARTLESS MILLIONAIRE--A TRICK THAT BROUGHT RESULTS--A CONFERENCE--TERRIBLE INTIMATIONS--THE MYSTERY CLEARED UP--SAFE BUT GREAT WORK DEMANDED. "Oh, no, no," exclaimed the woman. "Then pay me the cash." "It is not convenient at present, but I will give you my note in exchange for the one you hold." "I cannot accept your note, madam."
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “JACK AT HIS BEST--THE HEARTLESS MILLIONAIRE--A TRICK THAT BROUGHT RESULTS--A CONFERENCE--TERRIBLE INTIMATIONS--THE MYSTERY CLEARED UP--SAFE BUT GREAT WORK DEMANDED.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “JACK AT HIS BEST--THE HEARTLESS MILLIONAIRE--A TRICK THAT BROUGHT RESULTS--A CONFERENCE--TERRIBLE INTIMATIONS--THE MYSTERY CLEARED UP--SAFE BUT GREAT WORK DEMANDED.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “"It is not convenient at present, but I will give you my note in exchange for the one you hold."”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “JACK AT HIS BEST--THE HEARTLESS MILLIONAIRE--A TRICK THAT BROUGHT RESULTS--A CONFERENCE--TERRIBLE INTIMATIONS--THE MYSTERY CLEARED UP--SAFE BUT GREAT WORK DEMANDED.”
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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 JACK AT HIS BEST--THE HEARTLESS MILLIONAIRE--A TRICK THAT BROUGHT RESULTS--A CONFERENCE--TERRIBLE INTIMATIONS--THE MYSTERY CLEARED UP--SAFE BUT GREAT WORK DEMANDED.
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From this reading "I cannot accept your note, madam."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading JACK AT HIS BEST--THE HEARTLESS MILLIONAIRE--A TRICK THAT BROUGHT RESULTS--A CONFERENCE--TERRIBLE INTIMATIONS--THE MYSTERY CLEARED UP--SAFE BUT GREAT WORK DEMANDED.
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From this reading JACK AT HIS BEST--THE HEARTLESS MILLIONAIRE--A TRICK THAT BROUGHT RESULTS--A CONFERENCE--TERRIBLE INTIMATIONS--THE MYSTERY CLEARED UP--SAFE BUT GREAT WORK DEMANDED.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading JACK AT HIS BEST--THE HEARTLESS MILLIONAIRE--A TRICK THAT BROUGHT RESULTS--A CONFERENCE--TERRIBLE INTIMATIONS--THE MYSTERY CLEARED UP--SAFE BUT GREAT WORK DEMANDED.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading JACK AT HIS BEST--THE HEARTLESS MILLIONAIRE--A TRICK THAT BROUGHT RESULTS--A CONFERENCE--TERRIBLE INTIMATIONS--THE MYSTERY CLEARED UP--SAFE BUT GREAT WORK DEMANDED.
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From this reading "I cannot accept your note, madam."
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From this reading "Then pay me the cash."
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From this reading JACK AT HIS BEST--THE HEARTLESS MILLIONAIRE--A TRICK THAT BROUGHT RESULTS--A CONFERENCE--TERRIBLE INTIMATIONS--THE MYSTERY CLEARED UP--SAFE BUT GREAT WORK DEMANDED.
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From this reading JACK AT HIS BEST--THE HEARTLESS MILLIONAIRE--A TRICK THAT BROUGHT RESULTS--A CONFERENCE--TERRIBLE INTIMATIONS--THE MYSTERY CLEARED UP--SAFE BUT GREAT WORK DEMANDED.
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From this reading "It is not convenient at present, but I will give you my note in exchange for the one you hold."
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From this reading JACK AT HIS BEST--THE HEARTLESS MILLIONAIRE--A TRICK THAT BROUGHT RESULTS--A CONFERENCE--TERRIBLE INTIMATIONS--THE MYSTERY CLEARED UP--SAFE BUT GREAT WORK DEMANDED.
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From this reading "It is not convenient at present, but I will give you my note in exchange for the one you hold."
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From this reading "Oh, no, no," exclaimed the woman.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "It is not convenient at present, but I will give you my note in exchange for the one you hold."
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From this reading "It is not convenient at present, but I will give you my note in exchange for the one you hold."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading JACK AT HIS BEST--THE HEARTLESS MILLIONAIRE--A TRICK THAT BROUGHT RESULTS--A CONFERENCE--TERRIBLE INTIMATIONS--THE MYSTERY CLEARED UP--SAFE BUT GREAT WORK DEMANDED.
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From this reading JACK AT HIS BEST--THE HEARTLESS MILLIONAIRE--A TRICK THAT BROUGHT RESULTS--A CONFERENCE--TERRIBLE INTIMATIONS--THE MYSTERY CLEARED UP--SAFE BUT GREAT WORK DEMANDED.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading JACK AT HIS BEST--THE HEARTLESS MILLIONAIRE--A TRICK THAT BROUGHT RESULTS--A CONFERENCE--TERRIBLE INTIMATIONS--THE MYSTERY CLEARED UP--SAFE BUT GREAT WORK DEMANDED.
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From this reading "It is not convenient at present, but I will give you my note in exchange for the one you hold."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "It is not convenient at present, but I will give you my note in exchange for the one you hold."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "It is not convenient at present, but I will give you my note in exchange for the one you hold."
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From this reading JACK AT HIS BEST--THE HEARTLESS MILLIONAIRE--A TRICK THAT BROUGHT RESULTS--A CONFERENCE--TERRIBLE INTIMATIONS--THE MYSTERY CLEARED UP--SAFE BUT GREAT WORK DEMANDED.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is not convenient at present, but I will give you my note in exchange for the one you hold."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is not convenient at present, but I will give you my note in exchange for the one you hold."
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From this reading JACK AT HIS BEST--THE HEARTLESS MILLIONAIRE--A TRICK THAT BROUGHT RESULTS--A CONFERENCE--TERRIBLE INTIMATIONS--THE MYSTERY CLEARED UP--SAFE BUT GREAT WORK DEMANDED.
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From this reading "I cannot accept your note, madam."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Then pay me the cash."
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From this reading JACK AT HIS BEST--THE HEARTLESS MILLIONAIRE--A TRICK THAT BROUGHT RESULTS--A CONFERENCE--TERRIBLE INTIMATIONS--THE MYSTERY CLEARED UP--SAFE BUT GREAT WORK DEMANDED.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "It is not convenient at present, but I will give you my note in exchange for the one you hold."
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From this reading JACK AT HIS BEST--THE HEARTLESS MILLIONAIRE--A TRICK THAT BROUGHT RESULTS--A CONFERENCE--TERRIBLE INTIMATIONS--THE MYSTERY CLEARED UP--SAFE BUT GREAT WORK DEMANDED.
not any; not one
From this reading "Oh, no, no," exclaimed the woman.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "It is not convenient at present, but I will give you my note in exchange for the one you hold."
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From this reading "It is not convenient at present, but I will give you my note in exchange for the one you hold."
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From this reading "Oh, no, no," exclaimed the woman.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "It is not convenient at present, but I will give you my note in exchange for the one you hold."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Then pay me the cash."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It is not convenient at present, but I will give you my note in exchange for the one you hold."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading JACK AT HIS BEST--THE HEARTLESS MILLIONAIRE--A TRICK THAT BROUGHT RESULTS--A CONFERENCE--TERRIBLE INTIMATIONS--THE MYSTERY CLEARED UP--SAFE BUT GREAT WORK DEMANDED.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading JACK AT HIS BEST--THE HEARTLESS MILLIONAIRE--A TRICK THAT BROUGHT RESULTS--A CONFERENCE--TERRIBLE INTIMATIONS--THE MYSTERY CLEARED UP--SAFE BUT GREAT WORK DEMANDED.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading JACK AT HIS BEST--THE HEARTLESS MILLIONAIRE--A TRICK THAT BROUGHT RESULTS--A CONFERENCE--TERRIBLE INTIMATIONS--THE MYSTERY CLEARED UP--SAFE BUT GREAT WORK DEMANDED.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading JACK AT HIS BEST--THE HEARTLESS MILLIONAIRE--A TRICK THAT BROUGHT RESULTS--A CONFERENCE--TERRIBLE INTIMATIONS--THE MYSTERY CLEARED UP--SAFE BUT GREAT WORK DEMANDED.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JACK AT HIS BEST--THE HEARTLESS MILLIONAIRE--A TRICK THAT BROUGHT RESULTS--A CONFERENCE--TERRIBLE INTIMATIONS--THE MYSTERY CLEARED UP--SAFE BUT GREAT WORK DEMANDED.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Then pay me the cash."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading JACK AT HIS BEST--THE HEARTLESS MILLIONAIRE--A TRICK THAT BROUGHT RESULTS--A CONFERENCE--TERRIBLE INTIMATIONS--THE MYSTERY CLEARED UP--SAFE BUT GREAT WORK DEMANDED.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading JACK AT HIS BEST--THE HEARTLESS MILLIONAIRE--A TRICK THAT BROUGHT RESULTS--A CONFERENCE--TERRIBLE INTIMATIONS--THE MYSTERY CLEARED UP--SAFE BUT GREAT WORK DEMANDED.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "It is not convenient at present, but I will give you my note in exchange for the one you hold."
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From this reading "Oh, no, no," exclaimed the woman.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading JACK AT HIS BEST--THE HEARTLESS MILLIONAIRE--A TRICK THAT BROUGHT RESULTS--A CONFERENCE--TERRIBLE INTIMATIONS--THE MYSTERY CLEARED UP--SAFE BUT GREAT WORK DEMANDED.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It is not convenient at present, but I will give you my note in exchange for the one you hold."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I cannot accept your note, madam."
