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Guy Mannering, Or, the Astrologer — Volume 02
Guy Mannering, Or, the Astrologer — Volume 02

Chapter III · Chapter 3

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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.
--Othello.
When Glossin returned home he found, among other letters and papers sent to him, one of considerable importance.
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.
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Guy Mannering, Or, the Astrologer — Volume 02

Chapter III · Chapter 3

Chapter 3 of Guy Mannering, Or, the Astrologer — Volume 02 is here in full — 132 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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You are one of those that will not serve God if the devil bids you.
/juː ɑːr wʌn ʌv ðoʊz ðæt wɪl nɑːt sɜːrv ɡɑːd ɪf ðə ˈdevəl bɪdz juː/
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Because we come to do you service, you think we are ruffians.
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--Othello.
/əˈθeloʊ/
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When Glossin returned home he found, among other letters and papers sent to him, one of considerable importance.
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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.

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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bids noun US /bɪdz/

plural of “bid” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading “You are one of those that will not serve God if the devil bids you.”

clients noun US /ˈklaɪənts/

plural of “client” — a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer

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.”

Edinburgh noun US /ˈedənbəroʊ/

the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth

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 noun US /əˈθeloʊ/

the hero of William Shakespeare's tragedy who would not trust his wife

From this reading “--Othello.”

Protocol noun US /ˈproʊtəkɑːl/

(computer science) rules determining the format and transmission of data

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 noun US /riˈpɑːzətɔːriz/

plural of “repository” — a facility where things can be deposited for storage or safekeeping

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 noun US /ˌreprəˈzentətɪvz/

plural of “representative” — a person who represents others

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 verb US /rɪˈkwestɪŋ/

-ing form of “request” — express the need or desire for

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.”

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acquaintedadjectiveUS /əˈkweɪntɪd/

having fair knowledge of

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.

addressingverbUS /əˈdresɪŋ/

-ing form of “address” — speak to

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.

agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/

an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect

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.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

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.

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.

attorneynounUS /əˈtɜːrni/

a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

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 Because we come to do you service, you think we are ruffians.

Bertram

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

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.

bidsnounUS /bɪdz/

plural of “bid” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading You are one of those that will not serve God if the devil bids you.

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.

casenounUS /keɪs/

an occurrence of something

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.

clientsnounUS /ˈklaɪənts/

plural of “client” — a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer

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.

comeverbUS /kʌm/

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Because we come to do you service, you think we are ruffians.

considerableadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərəbəl/

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading When Glossin returned home he found, among other letters and papers sent to him, one of considerable importance.

deathnounUS /deθ/

the event of dying or departure from life

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.

deceasednounUS /dɪˈsiːst/

someone who is no longer alive

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.

devilnounUS /ˈdevəl/

(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading You are one of those that will not serve God if the devil bids you.

doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Because we come to do you service, you think we are ruffians.

EdinburghnounUS /ˈedənbəroʊ/

the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth

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.

Esqnoun

a title of respect for a member of the English gentry ranking just below a knight; placed after the name

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.

foundverbUS /faʊnd/

set up or found

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.

GodnounUS /ɡɑːd/

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading You are one of those that will not serve God if the devil bids you.

Godfrey

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

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.

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.

homenounUS /hoʊm/

where you live at a particular time

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.

importancenounUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtəns/

the quality of being important and worthy of note

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.

informverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrm/

impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to

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.

interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

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.

judgeverbUS /dʒʌdʒ/

determine the result of (a competition)

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.

lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

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.

lettersnounUS /ˈletərz/

the literary culture

From this reading When Glossin returned home he found, among other letters and papers sent to him, one of considerable importance.

Margaret

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

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.

MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

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.

MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/

a form of address for a married woman

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.

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.

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.

openingnounUS /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/

an open or empty space in or between things

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.

OthellonounUS /əˈθeloʊ/

the hero of William Shakespeare's tragedy who would not trust his wife

From this reading --Othello.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading When Glossin returned home he found, among other letters and papers sent to him, one of considerable importance.

papersnounUS /ˈpeɪpərz/

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading When Glossin returned home he found, among other letters and papers sent to him, one of considerable importance.

personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/

a human being

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.

presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

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.

properadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːpər/

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

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.

ProtocolnounUS /ˈproʊtəkɑːl/

(computer science) rules determining the format and transmission of data

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.

repositoriesnounUS /riˈpɑːzətɔːriz/

plural of “repository” — a facility where things can be deposited for storage or safekeeping

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.

representativesnounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪvz/

plural of “representative” — a person who represents others

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.

requestingverbUS /rɪˈkwestɪŋ/

-ing form of “request” — express the need or desire for

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.

returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading When Glossin returned home he found, among other letters and papers sent to him, one of considerable importance.

ruffians

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

From this reading Because we come to do you service, you think we are ruffians.

sentnounUS /sent/

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading When Glossin returned home he found, among other letters and papers sent to him, one of considerable importance.

serveverbUS /sɜːrv/

serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading You are one of those that will not serve God if the devil bids you.

servicenounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading 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.

signedadjectiveUS /saɪnd/

having a handwritten signature

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

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

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.

suddenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌdən/

happening without warning or in a short space of time

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.

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.

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.

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.

thereofadverbUS /ˌðeˈrʌv/

of or concerning this or 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.

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.

thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading 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.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Because we come to do you service, you think we are ruffians.

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 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.

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.

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.

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