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Chapter X
A TRUE LOVER'S KNOT. Lambert's hearers were silent for a few minutes. Both perceived the danger and difficulty of his situation. If Deering stuck to his text, and could trust Vincent to show equal pertinacity, all probabilities were on the side of the man of high character, fortune, and position. Lady Gethin and Glynn might believe his story, from the internal evidence of sympathy and sentiment, but to the legal mind that would not be worth a straw.
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Lady Gethin and Glynn might believe his story, from the internal evidence of sympathy and sentiment, but to the legal mind that would not be worth a straw.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “If Deering stuck to his text, and could trust Vincent to show equal pertinacity, all probabilities were on the side of the man of high character, fortune, and position.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “If Deering stuck to his text, and could trust Vincent to show equal pertinacity, all probabilities were on the side of the man of high character, fortune, and position.”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “Lady Gethin and Glynn might believe his story, from the internal evidence of sympathy and sentiment, but to the legal mind that would not be worth a straw.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Lady Gethin and Glynn might believe his story, from the internal evidence of sympathy and sentiment, but to the legal mind that would not be worth a straw.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “Lady Gethin and Glynn might believe his story, from the internal evidence of sympathy and sentiment, but to the legal mind that would not be worth a straw.”
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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 A TRUE LOVER'S KNOT.
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From this reading If Deering stuck to his text, and could trust Vincent to show equal pertinacity, all probabilities were on the side of the man of high character, fortune, and position.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Both perceived the danger and difficulty of his situation.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Lady Gethin and Glynn might believe his story, from the internal evidence of sympathy and sentiment, but to the legal mind that would not be worth a straw.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Lady Gethin and Glynn might believe his story, from the internal evidence of sympathy and sentiment, but to the legal mind that would not be worth a straw.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both perceived the danger and difficulty of his situation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Lady Gethin and Glynn might believe his story, from the internal evidence of sympathy and sentiment, but to the legal mind that would not be worth a straw.
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From this reading If Deering stuck to his text, and could trust Vincent to show equal pertinacity, all probabilities were on the side of the man of high character, fortune, and position.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If Deering stuck to his text, and could trust Vincent to show equal pertinacity, all probabilities were on the side of the man of high character, fortune, and position.
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From this reading Both perceived the danger and difficulty of his situation.
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From this reading If Deering stuck to his text, and could trust Vincent to show equal pertinacity, all probabilities were on the side of the man of high character, fortune, and position.
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From this reading Both perceived the danger and difficulty of his situation.
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From this reading If Deering stuck to his text, and could trust Vincent to show equal pertinacity, all probabilities were on the side of the man of high character, fortune, and position.
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From this reading Lady Gethin and Glynn might believe his story, from the internal evidence of sympathy and sentiment, but to the legal mind that would not be worth a straw.
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From this reading Lambert's hearers were silent for a few minutes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Lambert's hearers were silent for a few minutes.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading If Deering stuck to his text, and could trust Vincent to show equal pertinacity, all probabilities were on the side of the man of high character, fortune, and position.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Lady Gethin and Glynn might believe his story, from the internal evidence of sympathy and sentiment, but to the legal mind that would not be worth a straw.
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From this reading Lady Gethin and Glynn might believe his story, from the internal evidence of sympathy and sentiment, but to the legal mind that would not be worth a straw.
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From this reading Lady Gethin and Glynn might believe his story, from the internal evidence of sympathy and sentiment, but to the legal mind that would not be worth a straw.
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From this reading Lambert's hearers were silent for a few minutes.
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From this reading If Deering stuck to his text, and could trust Vincent to show equal pertinacity, all probabilities were on the side of the man of high character, fortune, and position.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Both perceived the danger and difficulty of his situation.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Deering stuck to his text, and could trust Vincent to show equal pertinacity, all probabilities were on the side of the man of high character, fortune, and position.
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From this reading Lady Gethin and Glynn might believe his story, from the internal evidence of sympathy and sentiment, but to the legal mind that would not be worth a straw.
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From this reading A TRUE LOVER'S KNOT.
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From this reading Lady Gethin and Glynn might believe his story, from the internal evidence of sympathy and sentiment, but to the legal mind that would not be worth a straw.
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From this reading Lambert's hearers were silent for a few minutes.
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From this reading Lady Gethin and Glynn might believe his story, from the internal evidence of sympathy and sentiment, but to the legal mind that would not be worth a straw.
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From this reading A TRUE LOVER'S KNOT.
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From this reading If Deering stuck to his text, and could trust Vincent to show equal pertinacity, all probabilities were on the side of the man of high character, fortune, and position.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Lady Gethin and Glynn might believe his story, from the internal evidence of sympathy and sentiment, but to the legal mind that would not be worth a straw.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Lady Gethin and Glynn might believe his story, from the internal evidence of sympathy and sentiment, but to the legal mind that would not be worth a straw.
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From this reading Lambert's hearers were silent for a few minutes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Lady Gethin and Glynn might believe his story, from the internal evidence of sympathy and sentiment, but to the legal mind that would not be worth a straw.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Both perceived the danger and difficulty of his situation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If Deering stuck to his text, and could trust Vincent to show equal pertinacity, all probabilities were on the side of the man of high character, fortune, and position.
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From this reading Both perceived the danger and difficulty of his situation.
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From this reading If Deering stuck to his text, and could trust Vincent to show equal pertinacity, all probabilities were on the side of the man of high character, fortune, and position.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If Deering stuck to his text, and could trust Vincent to show equal pertinacity, all probabilities were on the side of the man of high character, fortune, and position.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If Deering stuck to his text, and could trust Vincent to show equal pertinacity, all probabilities were on the side of the man of high character, fortune, and position.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lady Gethin and Glynn might believe his story, from the internal evidence of sympathy and sentiment, but to the legal mind that would not be worth a straw.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If Deering stuck to his text, and could trust Vincent to show equal pertinacity, all probabilities were on the side of the man of high character, fortune, and position.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If Deering stuck to his text, and could trust Vincent to show equal pertinacity, all probabilities were on the side of the man of high character, fortune, and position.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lambert's hearers were silent for a few minutes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Both perceived the danger and difficulty of his situation.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lady Gethin and Glynn might believe his story, from the internal evidence of sympathy and sentiment, but to the legal mind that would not be worth a straw.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lady Gethin and Glynn might believe his story, from the internal evidence of sympathy and sentiment, but to the legal mind that would not be worth a straw.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If Deering stuck to his text, and could trust Vincent to show equal pertinacity, all probabilities were on the side of the man of high character, fortune, and position.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lady Gethin and Glynn might believe his story, from the internal evidence of sympathy and sentiment, but to the legal mind that would not be worth a straw.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If Deering stuck to his text, and could trust Vincent to show equal pertinacity, all probabilities were on the side of the man of high character, fortune, and position.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Lady Gethin and Glynn might believe his story, from the internal evidence of sympathy and sentiment, but to the legal mind that would not be worth a straw.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Both perceived the danger and difficulty of his situation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If Deering stuck to his text, and could trust Vincent to show equal pertinacity, all probabilities were on the side of the man of high character, fortune, and position.
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From this reading A TRUE LOVER'S KNOT.
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From this reading If Deering stuck to his text, and could trust Vincent to show equal pertinacity, all probabilities were on the side of the man of high character, fortune, and position.
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From this reading If Deering stuck to his text, and could trust Vincent to show equal pertinacity, all probabilities were on the side of the man of high character, fortune, and position.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Lambert's hearers were silent for a few minutes.
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From this reading Lady Gethin and Glynn might believe his story, from the internal evidence of sympathy and sentiment, but to the legal mind that would not be worth a straw.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Lady Gethin and Glynn might believe his story, from the internal evidence of sympathy and sentiment, but to the legal mind that would not be worth a straw.
