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acquainted
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From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.
addressing
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From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.
agent
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From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading When Glossin returned home, he found, among other letters and papers sent to him, one of considerable importance.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Glossin returned home, he found, among other letters and papers sent to him, one of considerable importance.
any
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From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You are one of those that will not serve God if the devil bids you--Because we come to do you service, you think we are ruffians.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.
attorney
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From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.
BecauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading You are one of those that will not serve God if the devil bids you--Because we come to do you service, you think we are ruffians.
Bertram
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From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Mr. Glossin perceived at once that the letter-writer was unacquainted with the breach which had taken place between him and his late patron.
bids
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From this reading You are one of those that will not serve God if the devil bids you--Because we come to do you service, you think we are ruffians.
breach
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From this reading Mr. Glossin perceived at once that the letter-writer was unacquainted with the breach which had taken place between him and his late patron.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.
case
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From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.
clients
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From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.
comenounUS /come/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading You are one of those that will not serve God if the devil bids you--Because we come to do you service, you think we are ruffians.
considerable
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From this reading When Glossin returned home, he found, among other letters and papers sent to him, one of considerable importance.
death
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From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.
deceased
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From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.
devil
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From this reading You are one of those that will not serve God if the devil bids you--Because we come to do you service, you think we are ruffians.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading You are one of those that will not serve God if the devil bids you--Because we come to do you service, you think we are ruffians.
Edinburgh
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From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.
Ellangowan
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From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.
Esq
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From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.
foundnounUS /found/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading When Glossin returned home, he found, among other letters and papers sent to him, one of considerable importance.
Glossin
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From this reading When Glossin returned home, he found, among other letters and papers sent to him, one of considerable importance.
God
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From this reading You are one of those that will not serve God if the devil bids you--Because we come to do you service, you think we are ruffians.
Godfrey
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From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Glossin perceived at once that the letter-writer was unacquainted with the breach which had taken place between him and his late patron.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Glossin returned home, he found, among other letters and papers sent to him, one of considerable importance.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When Glossin returned home, he found, among other letters and papers sent to him, one of considerable importance.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.
home
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From this reading When Glossin returned home, he found, among other letters and papers sent to him, one of considerable importance.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading You are one of those that will not serve God if the devil bids you--Because we come to do you service, you think we are ruffians.
importance
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From this reading When Glossin returned home, he found, among other letters and papers sent to him, one of considerable importance.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.
inform
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From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.
interest
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From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.
judge
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From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.
late
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From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.
letter-writer
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From this reading Mr. Glossin perceived at once that the letter-writer was unacquainted with the breach which had taken place between him and his late patron.
letters
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From this reading When Glossin returned home, he found, among other letters and papers sent to him, one of considerable importance.
Margaret
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From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.
Mr
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From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.
Mrs
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From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading You are one of those that will not serve God if the devil bids you--Because we come to do you service, you think we are ruffians.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You are one of those that will not serve God if the devil bids you--Because we come to do you service, you think we are ruffians.
once
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From this reading Mr. Glossin perceived at once that the letter-writer was unacquainted with the breach which had taken place between him and his late patron.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading You are one of those that will not serve God if the devil bids you--Because we come to do you service, you think we are ruffians.
opening
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From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.
Othello
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From this reading Othello.
other
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From this reading When Glossin returned home, he found, among other letters and papers sent to him, one of considerable importance.
papers
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From this reading When Glossin returned home, he found, among other letters and papers sent to him, one of considerable importance.
patron
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From this reading Mr. Glossin perceived at once that the letter-writer was unacquainted with the breach which had taken place between him and his late patron.
perceived
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From this reading Mr. Glossin perceived at once that the letter-writer was unacquainted with the breach which had taken place between him and his late patron.
person
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From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.
place
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From this reading Mr. Glossin perceived at once that the letter-writer was unacquainted with the breach which had taken place between him and his late patron.
present
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From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.
proper
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From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.
Protocol
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From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.
repositories
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From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.
representatives
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From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.
requesting
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From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.
returnednounUS /ˈreturned/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading When Glossin returned home, he found, among other letters and papers sent to him, one of considerable importance.
ruffians
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From this reading You are one of those that will not serve God if the devil bids you--Because we come to do you service, you think we are ruffians.
sent
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From this reading When Glossin returned home, he found, among other letters and papers sent to him, one of considerable importance.
serve
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From this reading You are one of those that will not serve God if the devil bids you--Because we come to do you service, you think we are ruffians.
service
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From this reading You are one of those that will not serve God if the devil bids you--Because we come to do you service, you think we are ruffians.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.
signed
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From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.
Singleside
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From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.
suddennounUS /sudden/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.
taken
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From this reading Mr. Glossin perceived at once that the letter-writer was unacquainted with the breach which had taken place between him and his late patron.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You are one of those that will not serve God if the devil bids you--Because we come to do you service, you think we are ruffians.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading You are one of those that will not serve God if the devil bids you--Because we come to do you service, you think we are ruffians.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.
thereof
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From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.
thinknounUS /think/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading You are one of those that will not serve God if the devil bids you--Because we come to do you service, you think we are ruffians.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading You are one of those that will not serve God if the devil bids you--Because we come to do you service, you think we are ruffians.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You are one of those that will not serve God if the devil bids you--Because we come to do you service, you think we are ruffians.
unacquainted
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From this reading Mr. Glossin perceived at once that the letter-writer was unacquainted with the breach which had taken place between him and his late patron.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading You are one of those that will not serve God if the devil bids you--Because we come to do you service, you think we are ruffians.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When Glossin returned home, he found, among other letters and papers sent to him, one of considerable importance.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mr. Glossin perceived at once that the letter-writer was unacquainted with the breach which had taken place between him and his late patron.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading You are one of those that will not serve God if the devil bids you--Because we come to do you service, you think we are ruffians.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was signed by Mr. Protocol, an attorney in Edinburgh, and, addressing him as the agent for Godfrey Bertram, Esq., late of Ellangowan, and his representatives, acquainted him with the sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Bertram of Singleside, requesting him to inform his clients thereof, in case they should judge it proper to have any person present for their interest at opening the repositories of the deceased.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You are one of those that will not serve God if the devil bids you--Because we come to do you service, you think we are ruffians.
