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Chapter VII
AT THE OFFICE OF A JUSTICE Fortunately the distance to the blacksmith's was not great, for Mr. Chester could not be dissuaded from accompanying his wife and daughter thither, in answer to that astounding "summons." That the document was legal and not to be ignored, he knew well enough, though mother Martha protested vigorously against paying any attention to it. "It's some absurd mistake, John. How in the world could our Dolly be a witness in any such affair? No, indeed.
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touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading “That the document was legal and not to be ignored, he knew well enough, though mother Martha protested vigorously against paying any attention to it.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “AT THE OFFICE OF A JUSTICE Fortunately the distance to the blacksmith's was not great, for Mr. Chester could not be dissuaded from accompanying his wife and daughter thither, in answer to that astounding "summons."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “AT THE OFFICE OF A JUSTICE Fortunately the distance to the blacksmith's was not great, for Mr. Chester could not be dissuaded from accompanying his wife and daughter thither, in answer to that astounding "summons."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"It's some absurd mistake, John.”
an official order to appear or respond
From this reading “AT THE OFFICE OF A JUSTICE Fortunately the distance to the blacksmith's was not great, for Mr. Chester could not be dissuaded from accompanying his wife and daughter thither, in answer to that astounding "summons."”
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading “AT THE OFFICE OF A JUSTICE Fortunately the distance to the blacksmith's was not great, for Mr. Chester could not be dissuaded from accompanying his wife and daughter thither, in answer to that astounding "summons."”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “That the document was legal and not to be ignored, he knew well enough, though mother Martha protested vigorously against paying any attention to it.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “That the document was legal and not to be ignored, he knew well enough, though mother Martha protested vigorously against paying any attention to it.”
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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 AT THE OFFICE OF A JUSTICE Fortunately the distance to the blacksmith's was not great, for Mr. Chester could not be dissuaded from accompanying his wife and daughter thither, in answer to that astounding "summons."
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From this reading "It's some absurd mistake, John.
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From this reading AT THE OFFICE OF A JUSTICE Fortunately the distance to the blacksmith's was not great, for Mr. Chester could not be dissuaded from accompanying his wife and daughter thither, in answer to that astounding "summons."
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From this reading How in the world could our Dolly be a witness in any such affair?
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading That the document was legal and not to be ignored, he knew well enough, though mother Martha protested vigorously against paying any attention to it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AT THE OFFICE OF A JUSTICE Fortunately the distance to the blacksmith's was not great, for Mr. Chester could not be dissuaded from accompanying his wife and daughter thither, in answer to that astounding "summons."
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From this reading AT THE OFFICE OF A JUSTICE Fortunately the distance to the blacksmith's was not great, for Mr. Chester could not be dissuaded from accompanying his wife and daughter thither, in answer to that astounding "summons."
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From this reading That the document was legal and not to be ignored, he knew well enough, though mother Martha protested vigorously against paying any attention to it.
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From this reading AT THE OFFICE OF A JUSTICE Fortunately the distance to the blacksmith's was not great, for Mr. Chester could not be dissuaded from accompanying his wife and daughter thither, in answer to that astounding "summons."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE OFFICE OF A JUSTICE Fortunately the distance to the blacksmith's was not great, for Mr. Chester could not be dissuaded from accompanying his wife and daughter thither, in answer to that astounding "summons."
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From this reading That the document was legal and not to be ignored, he knew well enough, though mother Martha protested vigorously against paying any attention to it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading AT THE OFFICE OF A JUSTICE Fortunately the distance to the blacksmith's was not great, for Mr. Chester could not be dissuaded from accompanying his wife and daughter thither, in answer to that astounding "summons."
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From this reading AT THE OFFICE OF A JUSTICE Fortunately the distance to the blacksmith's was not great, for Mr. Chester could not be dissuaded from accompanying his wife and daughter thither, in answer to that astounding "summons."
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From this reading AT THE OFFICE OF A JUSTICE Fortunately the distance to the blacksmith's was not great, for Mr. Chester could not be dissuaded from accompanying his wife and daughter thither, in answer to that astounding "summons."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading AT THE OFFICE OF A JUSTICE Fortunately the distance to the blacksmith's was not great, for Mr. Chester could not be dissuaded from accompanying his wife and daughter thither, in answer to that astounding "summons."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AT THE OFFICE OF A JUSTICE Fortunately the distance to the blacksmith's was not great, for Mr. Chester could not be dissuaded from accompanying his wife and daughter thither, in answer to that astounding "summons."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AT THE OFFICE OF A JUSTICE Fortunately the distance to the blacksmith's was not great, for Mr. Chester could not be dissuaded from accompanying his wife and daughter thither, in answer to that astounding "summons."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AT THE OFFICE OF A JUSTICE Fortunately the distance to the blacksmith's was not great, for Mr. Chester could not be dissuaded from accompanying his wife and daughter thither, in answer to that astounding "summons."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That the document was legal and not to be ignored, he knew well enough, though mother Martha protested vigorously against paying any attention to it.
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From this reading How in the world could our Dolly be a witness in any such affair?
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From this reading That the document was legal and not to be ignored, he knew well enough, though mother Martha protested vigorously against paying any attention to it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AT THE OFFICE OF A JUSTICE Fortunately the distance to the blacksmith's was not great, for Mr. Chester could not be dissuaded from accompanying his wife and daughter thither, in answer to that astounding "summons."
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From this reading AT THE OFFICE OF A JUSTICE Fortunately the distance to the blacksmith's was not great, for Mr. Chester could not be dissuaded from accompanying his wife and daughter thither, in answer to that astounding "summons."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading AT THE OFFICE OF A JUSTICE Fortunately the distance to the blacksmith's was not great, for Mr. Chester could not be dissuaded from accompanying his wife and daughter thither, in answer to that astounding "summons."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading AT THE OFFICE OF A JUSTICE Fortunately the distance to the blacksmith's was not great, for Mr. Chester could not be dissuaded from accompanying his wife and daughter thither, in answer to that astounding "summons."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That the document was legal and not to be ignored, he knew well enough, though mother Martha protested vigorously against paying any attention to it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AT THE OFFICE OF A JUSTICE Fortunately the distance to the blacksmith's was not great, for Mr. Chester could not be dissuaded from accompanying his wife and daughter thither, in answer to that astounding "summons."
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From this reading How in the world could our Dolly be a witness in any such affair?
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From this reading That the document was legal and not to be ignored, he knew well enough, though mother Martha protested vigorously against paying any attention to it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AT THE OFFICE OF A JUSTICE Fortunately the distance to the blacksmith's was not great, for Mr. Chester could not be dissuaded from accompanying his wife and daughter thither, in answer to that astounding "summons."
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From this reading No, indeed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading That the document was legal and not to be ignored, he knew well enough, though mother Martha protested vigorously against paying any attention to it.
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From this reading "It's some absurd mistake, John.
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From this reading "It's some absurd mistake, John.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AT THE OFFICE OF A JUSTICE Fortunately the distance to the blacksmith's was not great, for Mr. Chester could not be dissuaded from accompanying his wife and daughter thither, in answer to that astounding "summons."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That the document was legal and not to be ignored, he knew well enough, though mother Martha protested vigorously against paying any attention to it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That the document was legal and not to be ignored, he knew well enough, though mother Martha protested vigorously against paying any attention to it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That the document was legal and not to be ignored, he knew well enough, though mother Martha protested vigorously against paying any attention to it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It's some absurd mistake, John.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That the document was legal and not to be ignored, he knew well enough, though mother Martha protested vigorously against paying any attention to it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AT THE OFFICE OF A JUSTICE Fortunately the distance to the blacksmith's was not great, for Mr. Chester could not be dissuaded from accompanying his wife and daughter thither, in answer to that astounding "summons."
not any; not one
From this reading No, indeed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading AT THE OFFICE OF A JUSTICE Fortunately the distance to the blacksmith's was not great, for Mr. Chester could not be dissuaded from accompanying his wife and daughter thither, in answer to that astounding "summons."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AT THE OFFICE OF A JUSTICE Fortunately the distance to the blacksmith's was not great, for Mr. Chester could not be dissuaded from accompanying his wife and daughter thither, in answer to that astounding "summons."
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From this reading AT THE OFFICE OF A JUSTICE Fortunately the distance to the blacksmith's was not great, for Mr. Chester could not be dissuaded from accompanying his wife and daughter thither, in answer to that astounding "summons."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading How in the world could our Dolly be a witness in any such affair?
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From this reading That the document was legal and not to be ignored, he knew well enough, though mother Martha protested vigorously against paying any attention to it.
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From this reading That the document was legal and not to be ignored, he knew well enough, though mother Martha protested vigorously against paying any attention to it.
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From this reading "It's some absurd mistake, John.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading How in the world could our Dolly be a witness in any such affair?
an official order to appear or respond
From this reading AT THE OFFICE OF A JUSTICE Fortunately the distance to the blacksmith's was not great, for Mr. Chester could not be dissuaded from accompanying his wife and daughter thither, in answer to that astounding "summons."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AT THE OFFICE OF A JUSTICE Fortunately the distance to the blacksmith's was not great, for Mr. Chester could not be dissuaded from accompanying his wife and daughter thither, in answer to that astounding "summons."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE OFFICE OF A JUSTICE Fortunately the distance to the blacksmith's was not great, for Mr. Chester could not be dissuaded from accompanying his wife and daughter thither, in answer to that astounding "summons."
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading AT THE OFFICE OF A JUSTICE Fortunately the distance to the blacksmith's was not great, for Mr. Chester could not be dissuaded from accompanying his wife and daughter thither, in answer to that astounding "summons."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading That the document was legal and not to be ignored, he knew well enough, though mother Martha protested vigorously against paying any attention to it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AT THE OFFICE OF A JUSTICE Fortunately the distance to the blacksmith's was not great, for Mr. Chester could not be dissuaded from accompanying his wife and daughter thither, in answer to that astounding "summons."
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From this reading That the document was legal and not to be ignored, he knew well enough, though mother Martha protested vigorously against paying any attention to it.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AT THE OFFICE OF A JUSTICE Fortunately the distance to the blacksmith's was not great, for Mr. Chester could not be dissuaded from accompanying his wife and daughter thither, in answer to that astounding "summons."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That the document was legal and not to be ignored, he knew well enough, though mother Martha protested vigorously against paying any attention to it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AT THE OFFICE OF A JUSTICE Fortunately the distance to the blacksmith's was not great, for Mr. Chester could not be dissuaded from accompanying his wife and daughter thither, in answer to that astounding "summons."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading How in the world could our Dolly be a witness in any such affair?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading How in the world could our Dolly be a witness in any such affair?
