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Chapter II
------------------------ INTRODUCTION. By the Editor. All the World must allow, that _Two Shoes_ was not her real Name. No; her Father's Name was _Meanwell_; and he was for many Years a considerable Farmer in the Parish where _Margery_ was born; but by the Misfortunes which he met with in Business, and the wicked Persecutions of Sir _Timothy Gripe_, and an over-grown Farmer called _Graspall_, he was effectually ruined. The Case was thus.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “No; her Father's Name was _Meanwell_; and he was for many Years a considerable Farmer in the Parish where _Margery_ was born; but by the Misfortunes which he met with in Business, and the wicked Persecutions of Sir _Timothy Gripe_, and an over-grown Farmer called _Graspall_, he was effectually ruined.”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “All the World must allow, that _Two Shoes_ was not her real Name.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “All the World must allow, that _Two Shoes_ was not her real Name.”
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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 No; her Father's Name was _Meanwell_; and he was for many Years a considerable Farmer in the Parish where _Margery_ was born; but by the Misfortunes which he met with in Business, and the wicked Persecutions of Sir _Timothy Gripe_, and an over-grown Farmer called _Graspall_, he was effectually ruined.
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From this reading All the World must allow, that _Two Shoes_ was not her real Name.
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From this reading All the World must allow, that _Two Shoes_ was not her real Name.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading No; her Father's Name was _Meanwell_; and he was for many Years a considerable Farmer in the Parish where _Margery_ was born; but by the Misfortunes which he met with in Business, and the wicked Persecutions of Sir _Timothy Gripe_, and an over-grown Farmer called _Graspall_, he was effectually ruined.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading No; her Father's Name was _Meanwell_; and he was for many Years a considerable Farmer in the Parish where _Margery_ was born; but by the Misfortunes which he met with in Business, and the wicked Persecutions of Sir _Timothy Gripe_, and an over-grown Farmer called _Graspall_, he was effectually ruined.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading No; her Father's Name was _Meanwell_; and he was for many Years a considerable Farmer in the Parish where _Margery_ was born; but by the Misfortunes which he met with in Business, and the wicked Persecutions of Sir _Timothy Gripe_, and an over-grown Farmer called _Graspall_, he was effectually ruined.
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From this reading No; her Father's Name was _Meanwell_; and he was for many Years a considerable Farmer in the Parish where _Margery_ was born; but by the Misfortunes which he met with in Business, and the wicked Persecutions of Sir _Timothy Gripe_, and an over-grown Farmer called _Graspall_, he was effectually ruined.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading No; her Father's Name was _Meanwell_; and he was for many Years a considerable Farmer in the Parish where _Margery_ was born; but by the Misfortunes which he met with in Business, and the wicked Persecutions of Sir _Timothy Gripe_, and an over-grown Farmer called _Graspall_, he was effectually ruined.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By the Editor.
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From this reading No; her Father's Name was _Meanwell_; and he was for many Years a considerable Farmer in the Parish where _Margery_ was born; but by the Misfortunes which he met with in Business, and the wicked Persecutions of Sir _Timothy Gripe_, and an over-grown Farmer called _Graspall_, he was effectually ruined.
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From this reading The Case was thus.
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From this reading No; her Father's Name was _Meanwell_; and he was for many Years a considerable Farmer in the Parish where _Margery_ was born; but by the Misfortunes which he met with in Business, and the wicked Persecutions of Sir _Timothy Gripe_, and an over-grown Farmer called _Graspall_, he was effectually ruined.
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From this reading By the Editor.
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From this reading No; her Father's Name was _Meanwell_; and he was for many Years a considerable Farmer in the Parish where _Margery_ was born; but by the Misfortunes which he met with in Business, and the wicked Persecutions of Sir _Timothy Gripe_, and an over-grown Farmer called _Graspall_, he was effectually ruined.
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From this reading No; her Father's Name was _Meanwell_; and he was for many Years a considerable Farmer in the Parish where _Margery_ was born; but by the Misfortunes which he met with in Business, and the wicked Persecutions of Sir _Timothy Gripe_, and an over-grown Farmer called _Graspall_, he was effectually ruined.
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From this reading No; her Father's Name was _Meanwell_; and he was for many Years a considerable Farmer in the Parish where _Margery_ was born; but by the Misfortunes which he met with in Business, and the wicked Persecutions of Sir _Timothy Gripe_, and an over-grown Farmer called _Graspall_, he was effectually ruined.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading No; her Father's Name was _Meanwell_; and he was for many Years a considerable Farmer in the Parish where _Margery_ was born; but by the Misfortunes which he met with in Business, and the wicked Persecutions of Sir _Timothy Gripe_, and an over-grown Farmer called _Graspall_, he was effectually ruined.
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From this reading No; her Father's Name was _Meanwell_; and he was for many Years a considerable Farmer in the Parish where _Margery_ was born; but by the Misfortunes which he met with in Business, and the wicked Persecutions of Sir _Timothy Gripe_, and an over-grown Farmer called _Graspall_, he was effectually ruined.
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From this reading No; her Father's Name was _Meanwell_; and he was for many Years a considerable Farmer in the Parish where _Margery_ was born; but by the Misfortunes which he met with in Business, and the wicked Persecutions of Sir _Timothy Gripe_, and an over-grown Farmer called _Graspall_, he was effectually ruined.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No; her Father's Name was _Meanwell_; and he was for many Years a considerable Farmer in the Parish where _Margery_ was born; but by the Misfortunes which he met with in Business, and the wicked Persecutions of Sir _Timothy Gripe_, and an over-grown Farmer called _Graspall_, he was effectually ruined.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading All the World must allow, that _Two Shoes_ was not her real Name.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading No; her Father's Name was _Meanwell_; and he was for many Years a considerable Farmer in the Parish where _Margery_ was born; but by the Misfortunes which he met with in Business, and the wicked Persecutions of Sir _Timothy Gripe_, and an over-grown Farmer called _Graspall_, he was effectually ruined.
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From this reading ------------------------ INTRODUCTION.
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From this reading No; her Father's Name was _Meanwell_; and he was for many Years a considerable Farmer in the Parish where _Margery_ was born; but by the Misfortunes which he met with in Business, and the wicked Persecutions of Sir _Timothy Gripe_, and an over-grown Farmer called _Graspall_, he was effectually ruined.
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From this reading No; her Father's Name was _Meanwell_; and he was for many Years a considerable Farmer in the Parish where _Margery_ was born; but by the Misfortunes which he met with in Business, and the wicked Persecutions of Sir _Timothy Gripe_, and an over-grown Farmer called _Graspall_, he was effectually ruined.
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From this reading No; her Father's Name was _Meanwell_; and he was for many Years a considerable Farmer in the Parish where _Margery_ was born; but by the Misfortunes which he met with in Business, and the wicked Persecutions of Sir _Timothy Gripe_, and an over-grown Farmer called _Graspall_, he was effectually ruined.
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From this reading No; her Father's Name was _Meanwell_; and he was for many Years a considerable Farmer in the Parish where _Margery_ was born; but by the Misfortunes which he met with in Business, and the wicked Persecutions of Sir _Timothy Gripe_, and an over-grown Farmer called _Graspall_, he was effectually ruined.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No; her Father's Name was _Meanwell_; and he was for many Years a considerable Farmer in the Parish where _Margery_ was born; but by the Misfortunes which he met with in Business, and the wicked Persecutions of Sir _Timothy Gripe_, and an over-grown Farmer called _Graspall_, he was effectually ruined.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading All the World must allow, that _Two Shoes_ was not her real Name.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading All the World must allow, that _Two Shoes_ was not her real Name.
not any; not one
From this reading No; her Father's Name was _Meanwell_; and he was for many Years a considerable Farmer in the Parish where _Margery_ was born; but by the Misfortunes which he met with in Business, and the wicked Persecutions of Sir _Timothy Gripe_, and an over-grown Farmer called _Graspall_, he was effectually ruined.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading All the World must allow, that _Two Shoes_ was not her real Name.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading No; her Father's Name was _Meanwell_; and he was for many Years a considerable Farmer in the Parish where _Margery_ was born; but by the Misfortunes which he met with in Business, and the wicked Persecutions of Sir _Timothy Gripe_, and an over-grown Farmer called _Graspall_, he was effectually ruined.
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From this reading No; her Father's Name was _Meanwell_; and he was for many Years a considerable Farmer in the Parish where _Margery_ was born; but by the Misfortunes which he met with in Business, and the wicked Persecutions of Sir _Timothy Gripe_, and an over-grown Farmer called _Graspall_, he was effectually ruined.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No; her Father's Name was _Meanwell_; and he was for many Years a considerable Farmer in the Parish where _Margery_ was born; but by the Misfortunes which he met with in Business, and the wicked Persecutions of Sir _Timothy Gripe_, and an over-grown Farmer called _Graspall_, he was effectually ruined.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No; her Father's Name was _Meanwell_; and he was for many Years a considerable Farmer in the Parish where _Margery_ was born; but by the Misfortunes which he met with in Business, and the wicked Persecutions of Sir _Timothy Gripe_, and an over-grown Farmer called _Graspall_, he was effectually ruined.
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From this reading All the World must allow, that _Two Shoes_ was not her real Name.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No; her Father's Name was _Meanwell_; and he was for many Years a considerable Farmer in the Parish where _Margery_ was born; but by the Misfortunes which he met with in Business, and the wicked Persecutions of Sir _Timothy Gripe_, and an over-grown Farmer called _Graspall_, he was effectually ruined.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All the World must allow, that _Two Shoes_ was not her real Name.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No; her Father's Name was _Meanwell_; and he was for many Years a considerable Farmer in the Parish where _Margery_ was born; but by the Misfortunes which he met with in Business, and the wicked Persecutions of Sir _Timothy Gripe_, and an over-grown Farmer called _Graspall_, he was effectually ruined.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All the World must allow, that _Two Shoes_ was not her real Name.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading By the Editor.
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From this reading The Case was thus.
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From this reading No; her Father's Name was _Meanwell_; and he was for many Years a considerable Farmer in the Parish where _Margery_ was born; but by the Misfortunes which he met with in Business, and the wicked Persecutions of Sir _Timothy Gripe_, and an over-grown Farmer called _Graspall_, he was effectually ruined.
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From this reading All the World must allow, that _Two Shoes_ was not her real Name.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All the World must allow, that _Two Shoes_ was not her real Name.
in or at the place that
From this reading No; her Father's Name was _Meanwell_; and he was for many Years a considerable Farmer in the Parish where _Margery_ was born; but by the Misfortunes which he met with in Business, and the wicked Persecutions of Sir _Timothy Gripe_, and an over-grown Farmer called _Graspall_, he was effectually ruined.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading No; her Father's Name was _Meanwell_; and he was for many Years a considerable Farmer in the Parish where _Margery_ was born; but by the Misfortunes which he met with in Business, and the wicked Persecutions of Sir _Timothy Gripe_, and an over-grown Farmer called _Graspall_, he was effectually ruined.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No; her Father's Name was _Meanwell_; and he was for many Years a considerable Farmer in the Parish where _Margery_ was born; but by the Misfortunes which he met with in Business, and the wicked Persecutions of Sir _Timothy Gripe_, and an over-grown Farmer called _Graspall_, he was effectually ruined.
in the company of; together with
From this reading No; her Father's Name was _Meanwell_; and he was for many Years a considerable Farmer in the Parish where _Margery_ was born; but by the Misfortunes which he met with in Business, and the wicked Persecutions of Sir _Timothy Gripe_, and an over-grown Farmer called _Graspall_, he was effectually ruined.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All the World must allow, that _Two Shoes_ was not her real Name.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No; her Father's Name was _Meanwell_; and he was for many Years a considerable Farmer in the Parish where _Margery_ was born; but by the Misfortunes which he met with in Business, and the wicked Persecutions of Sir _Timothy Gripe_, and an over-grown Farmer called _Graspall_, he was effectually ruined.
