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Charles Peace
Charles Peace

Chapter XXV

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A GLANCE AT BROXBRIDGE――THE ROBBERY AT NETTLETHORP――A VISIT TO MOTHER BAGLEY――A STRANGER AT THE FARM HOUSE.
We must beg of the reader to accompany us once more to Broxbridge, which has been the scene of so many important events in connection with our history.
Since our last visit to this place time has made many sad alterations.
Old Mr. Jamblin has passed away from the living things of the earth, and his daughter and son-in-law are in full possession of Stoke Ferry Farm.
The old rascal with the scythe, forelock, and hour-glass, has dealt mercifully with the noble earl at the Hall; nevertheless Lord Ethalwood gives unmistakable indications of advancing years.
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Charles Peace

Chapter XXV

Chapter 25 of Charles Peace is here in full — 806 sentences across 162 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/162 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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A GLANCE AT BROXBRIDGE――THE ROBBERY AT NETTLETHORP――A VISIT TO MOTHER BAGLEY――A STRANGER AT THE FARM HOUSE.
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We must beg of the reader to accompany us once more to Broxbridge, which has been the scene of so many important events in connection with our history.
Line 3
Since our last visit to this place time has made many sad alterations.
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Old Mr. Jamblin has passed away from the living things of the earth, and his daughter and son-in-law are in full possession of Stoke Ferry Farm.
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The old rascal with the scythe, forelock, and hour-glass, has dealt mercifully with the noble earl at the Hall; nevertheless Lord Ethalwood gives unmistakable indications of advancing years.

Learner Dictionary

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Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.

Been auxiliary verb US /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading “We must beg of the reader to accompany us once more to Broxbridge, which has been the scene of so many important events in connection with our history.”

Has auxiliary verb US /hæz/

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

From this reading “We must beg of the reader to accompany us once more to Broxbridge, which has been the scene of so many important events in connection with our history.”

Must modal verb US /mʌst/

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading “We must beg of the reader to accompany us once more to Broxbridge, which has been the scene of so many important events in connection with our history.”

Nevertheless adverb US /ˌnevərðəˈles/

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading “The old rascal with the scythe, forelock, and hour-glass, has dealt mercifully with the noble earl at the Hall; nevertheless Lord Ethalwood gives unmistakable indications of advancing years.”

Since preposition US /sɪns/

from a time in the past until now

From this reading “Since our last visit to this place time has made many sad alterations.”

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AdeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading A GLANCE AT BROXBRIDGE――THE ROBBERY AT NETTLETHORP――A VISIT TO MOTHER BAGLEY――A STRANGER AT THE FARM HOUSE.

accompany

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From this reading We must beg of the reader to accompany us once more to Broxbridge, which has been the scene of so many important events in connection with our history.

advancing

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From this reading The old rascal with the scythe, forelock, and hour-glass, has dealt mercifully with the noble earl at the Hall; nevertheless Lord Ethalwood gives unmistakable indications of advancing years.

alterations

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From this reading Since our last visit to this place time has made many sad alterations.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Old Mr. Jamblin has passed away from the living things of the earth, and his daughter and son-in-law are in full possession of Stoke Ferry Farm.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading Old Mr. Jamblin has passed away from the living things of the earth, and his daughter and son-in-law are in full possession of Stoke Ferry Farm.

ATprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A GLANCE AT BROXBRIDGE――THE ROBBERY AT NETTLETHORP――A VISIT TO MOTHER BAGLEY――A STRANGER AT THE FARM HOUSE.

away

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From this reading Old Mr. Jamblin has passed away from the living things of the earth, and his daughter and son-in-law are in full possession of Stoke Ferry Farm.

BAGLEY

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From this reading A GLANCE AT BROXBRIDGE――THE ROBBERY AT NETTLETHORP――A VISIT TO MOTHER BAGLEY――A STRANGER AT THE FARM HOUSE.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading We must beg of the reader to accompany us once more to Broxbridge, which has been the scene of so many important events in connection with our history.

beg

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From this reading We must beg of the reader to accompany us once more to Broxbridge, which has been the scene of so many important events in connection with our history.

BROXBRIDGE

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From this reading A GLANCE AT BROXBRIDGE――THE ROBBERY AT NETTLETHORP――A VISIT TO MOTHER BAGLEY――A STRANGER AT THE FARM HOUSE.

connection

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From this reading We must beg of the reader to accompany us once more to Broxbridge, which has been the scene of so many important events in connection with our history.

daughter

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From this reading Old Mr. Jamblin has passed away from the living things of the earth, and his daughter and son-in-law are in full possession of Stoke Ferry Farm.

dealt

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From this reading The old rascal with the scythe, forelock, and hour-glass, has dealt mercifully with the noble earl at the Hall; nevertheless Lord Ethalwood gives unmistakable indications of advancing years.

earl

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From this reading The old rascal with the scythe, forelock, and hour-glass, has dealt mercifully with the noble earl at the Hall; nevertheless Lord Ethalwood gives unmistakable indications of advancing years.

earth

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From this reading Old Mr. Jamblin has passed away from the living things of the earth, and his daughter and son-in-law are in full possession of Stoke Ferry Farm.

Ethalwood

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From this reading The old rascal with the scythe, forelock, and hour-glass, has dealt mercifully with the noble earl at the Hall; nevertheless Lord Ethalwood gives unmistakable indications of advancing years.

events

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From this reading We must beg of the reader to accompany us once more to Broxbridge, which has been the scene of so many important events in connection with our history.

FARM

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From this reading A GLANCE AT BROXBRIDGE――THE ROBBERY AT NETTLETHORP――A VISIT TO MOTHER BAGLEY――A STRANGER AT THE FARM HOUSE.

Ferry

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From this reading Old Mr. Jamblin has passed away from the living things of the earth, and his daughter and son-in-law are in full possession of Stoke Ferry Farm.

forelock

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From this reading The old rascal with the scythe, forelock, and hour-glass, has dealt mercifully with the noble earl at the Hall; nevertheless Lord Ethalwood gives unmistakable indications of advancing years.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Old Mr. Jamblin has passed away from the living things of the earth, and his daughter and son-in-law are in full possession of Stoke Ferry Farm.

full

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From this reading Old Mr. Jamblin has passed away from the living things of the earth, and his daughter and son-in-law are in full possession of Stoke Ferry Farm.

gives

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From this reading The old rascal with the scythe, forelock, and hour-glass, has dealt mercifully with the noble earl at the Hall; nevertheless Lord Ethalwood gives unmistakable indications of advancing years.

GLANCE

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From this reading A GLANCE AT BROXBRIDGE――THE ROBBERY AT NETTLETHORP――A VISIT TO MOTHER BAGLEY――A STRANGER AT THE FARM HOUSE.

Hall

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From this reading The old rascal with the scythe, forelock, and hour-glass, has dealt mercifully with the noble earl at the Hall; nevertheless Lord Ethalwood gives unmistakable indications of advancing years.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading We must beg of the reader to accompany us once more to Broxbridge, which has been the scene of so many important events in connection with our history.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading Old Mr. Jamblin has passed away from the living things of the earth, and his daughter and son-in-law are in full possession of Stoke Ferry Farm.

history

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From this reading We must beg of the reader to accompany us once more to Broxbridge, which has been the scene of so many important events in connection with our history.

hour-glass

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From this reading The old rascal with the scythe, forelock, and hour-glass, has dealt mercifully with the noble earl at the Hall; nevertheless Lord Ethalwood gives unmistakable indications of advancing years.

HOUSE

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From this reading A GLANCE AT BROXBRIDGE――THE ROBBERY AT NETTLETHORP――A VISIT TO MOTHER BAGLEY――A STRANGER AT THE FARM HOUSE.

important

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From this reading We must beg of the reader to accompany us once more to Broxbridge, which has been the scene of so many important events in connection with our history.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading We must beg of the reader to accompany us once more to Broxbridge, which has been the scene of so many important events in connection with our history.

indications

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The old rascal with the scythe, forelock, and hour-glass, has dealt mercifully with the noble earl at the Hall; nevertheless Lord Ethalwood gives unmistakable indications of advancing years.

Jamblin

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Old Mr. Jamblin has passed away from the living things of the earth, and his daughter and son-in-law are in full possession of Stoke Ferry Farm.

last

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Since our last visit to this place time has made many sad alterations.

living

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Old Mr. Jamblin has passed away from the living things of the earth, and his daughter and son-in-law are in full possession of Stoke Ferry Farm.

Lord

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The old rascal with the scythe, forelock, and hour-glass, has dealt mercifully with the noble earl at the Hall; nevertheless Lord Ethalwood gives unmistakable indications of advancing years.

made

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Since our last visit to this place time has made many sad alterations.

many

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading We must beg of the reader to accompany us once more to Broxbridge, which has been the scene of so many important events in connection with our history.

mercifully

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From this reading The old rascal with the scythe, forelock, and hour-glass, has dealt mercifully with the noble earl at the Hall; nevertheless Lord Ethalwood gives unmistakable indications of advancing years.

more

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From this reading We must beg of the reader to accompany us once more to Broxbridge, which has been the scene of so many important events in connection with our history.

MOTHER

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From this reading A GLANCE AT BROXBRIDGE――THE ROBBERY AT NETTLETHORP――A VISIT TO MOTHER BAGLEY――A STRANGER AT THE FARM HOUSE.

Mr

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Old Mr. Jamblin has passed away from the living things of the earth, and his daughter and son-in-law are in full possession of Stoke Ferry Farm.

mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading We must beg of the reader to accompany us once more to Broxbridge, which has been the scene of so many important events in connection with our history.

NETTLETHORP

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From this reading A GLANCE AT BROXBRIDGE――THE ROBBERY AT NETTLETHORP――A VISIT TO MOTHER BAGLEY――A STRANGER AT THE FARM HOUSE.

neverthelessadverbUS /ˌnevərðəˈles/

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading The old rascal with the scythe, forelock, and hour-glass, has dealt mercifully with the noble earl at the Hall; nevertheless Lord Ethalwood gives unmistakable indications of advancing years.

noble

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From this reading The old rascal with the scythe, forelock, and hour-glass, has dealt mercifully with the noble earl at the Hall; nevertheless Lord Ethalwood gives unmistakable indications of advancing years.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading We must beg of the reader to accompany us once more to Broxbridge, which has been the scene of so many important events in connection with our history.

Old

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Old Mr. Jamblin has passed away from the living things of the earth, and his daughter and son-in-law are in full possession of Stoke Ferry Farm.

once

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading We must beg of the reader to accompany us once more to Broxbridge, which has been the scene of so many important events in connection with our history.

ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading We must beg of the reader to accompany us once more to Broxbridge, which has been the scene of so many important events in connection with our history.

passed

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Old Mr. Jamblin has passed away from the living things of the earth, and his daughter and son-in-law are in full possession of Stoke Ferry Farm.

place

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From this reading Since our last visit to this place time has made many sad alterations.

possession

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Old Mr. Jamblin has passed away from the living things of the earth, and his daughter and son-in-law are in full possession of Stoke Ferry Farm.

rascal

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The old rascal with the scythe, forelock, and hour-glass, has dealt mercifully with the noble earl at the Hall; nevertheless Lord Ethalwood gives unmistakable indications of advancing years.

reader

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From this reading We must beg of the reader to accompany us once more to Broxbridge, which has been the scene of so many important events in connection with our history.

ROBBERY

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From this reading A GLANCE AT BROXBRIDGE――THE ROBBERY AT NETTLETHORP――A VISIT TO MOTHER BAGLEY――A STRANGER AT THE FARM HOUSE.

sad

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Since our last visit to this place time has made many sad alterations.

scene

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading We must beg of the reader to accompany us once more to Broxbridge, which has been the scene of so many important events in connection with our history.

scythe

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From this reading The old rascal with the scythe, forelock, and hour-glass, has dealt mercifully with the noble earl at the Hall; nevertheless Lord Ethalwood gives unmistakable indications of advancing years.

SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Since our last visit to this place time has made many sad alterations.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading We must beg of the reader to accompany us once more to Broxbridge, which has been the scene of so many important events in connection with our history.

son-in-law

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Old Mr. Jamblin has passed away from the living things of the earth, and his daughter and son-in-law are in full possession of Stoke Ferry Farm.

Stoke

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From this reading Old Mr. Jamblin has passed away from the living things of the earth, and his daughter and son-in-law are in full possession of Stoke Ferry Farm.

STRANGER

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From this reading A GLANCE AT BROXBRIDGE――THE ROBBERY AT NETTLETHORP――A VISIT TO MOTHER BAGLEY――A STRANGER AT THE FARM HOUSE.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading A GLANCE AT BROXBRIDGE――THE ROBBERY AT NETTLETHORP――A VISIT TO MOTHER BAGLEY――A STRANGER AT THE FARM HOUSE.

things

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Old Mr. Jamblin has passed away from the living things of the earth, and his daughter and son-in-law are in full possession of Stoke Ferry Farm.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading Since our last visit to this place time has made many sad alterations.

time

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From this reading Since our last visit to this place time has made many sad alterations.

TOparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading A GLANCE AT BROXBRIDGE――THE ROBBERY AT NETTLETHORP――A VISIT TO MOTHER BAGLEY――A STRANGER AT THE FARM HOUSE.

unmistakable

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From this reading The old rascal with the scythe, forelock, and hour-glass, has dealt mercifully with the noble earl at the Hall; nevertheless Lord Ethalwood gives unmistakable indications of advancing years.

uspronounUS /ʌs/

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading We must beg of the reader to accompany us once more to Broxbridge, which has been the scene of so many important events in connection with our history.

VISIT

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From this reading A GLANCE AT BROXBRIDGE――THE ROBBERY AT NETTLETHORP――A VISIT TO MOTHER BAGLEY――A STRANGER AT THE FARM HOUSE.

WepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We must beg of the reader to accompany us once more to Broxbridge, which has been the scene of so many important events in connection with our history.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading We must beg of the reader to accompany us once more to Broxbridge, which has been the scene of so many important events in connection with our history.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading We must beg of the reader to accompany us once more to Broxbridge, which has been the scene of so many important events in connection with our history.

years

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From this reading The old rascal with the scythe, forelock, and hour-glass, has dealt mercifully with the noble earl at the Hall; nevertheless Lord Ethalwood gives unmistakable indications of advancing years.