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Chapter XI
A THIRD PARTY IS SO OBJECTIONABLE. Hugh Stanbury went in search of Trevelyan immediately on his return to London, and found his friend at his rooms in Lincoln's Inn. "I have executed my commission," said Hugh, endeavouring to speak of what he had done in a cheery voice. "I am much obliged to you, Stanbury; very much;--but I do not know that I need trouble you to tell me anything about it." "And why not?"
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “"I am much obliged to you, Stanbury; very much;--but I do not know that I need trouble you to tell me anything about it."”
any thing at all
From this reading “"I am much obliged to you, Stanbury; very much;--but I do not know that I need trouble you to tell me anything about it."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I have executed my commission," said Hugh, endeavouring to speak of what he had done in a cheery voice.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Hugh Stanbury went in search of Trevelyan immediately on his return to London, and found his friend at his rooms in Lincoln's Inn.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “"I have executed my commission," said Hugh, endeavouring to speak of what he had done in a cheery voice.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I am much obliged to you, Stanbury; very much;--but I do not know that I need trouble you to tell me anything about it."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I am much obliged to you, Stanbury; very much;--but I do not know that I need trouble you to tell me anything about it."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A THIRD PARTY IS SO OBJECTIONABLE.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I have executed my commission," said Hugh, endeavouring to speak of what he had done in a cheery voice.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I am much obliged to you, Stanbury; very much;--but I do not know that I need trouble you to tell me anything about it."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A THIRD PARTY IS SO OBJECTIONABLE.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Hugh Stanbury went in search of Trevelyan immediately on his return to London, and found his friend at his rooms in Lincoln's Inn.”
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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 A THIRD PARTY IS SO OBJECTIONABLE.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I am much obliged to you, Stanbury; very much;--but I do not know that I need trouble you to tell me anything about it."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am much obliged to you, Stanbury; very much;--but I do not know that I need trouble you to tell me anything about it."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hugh Stanbury went in search of Trevelyan immediately on his return to London, and found his friend at his rooms in Lincoln's Inn.
any thing at all
From this reading "I am much obliged to you, Stanbury; very much;--but I do not know that I need trouble you to tell me anything about it."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Hugh Stanbury went in search of Trevelyan immediately on his return to London, and found his friend at his rooms in Lincoln's Inn.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I am much obliged to you, Stanbury; very much;--but I do not know that I need trouble you to tell me anything about it."
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From this reading "I have executed my commission," said Hugh, endeavouring to speak of what he had done in a cheery voice.
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From this reading "I have executed my commission," said Hugh, endeavouring to speak of what he had done in a cheery voice.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I am much obliged to you, Stanbury; very much;--but I do not know that I need trouble you to tell me anything about it."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I have executed my commission," said Hugh, endeavouring to speak of what he had done in a cheery voice.
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From this reading "I have executed my commission," said Hugh, endeavouring to speak of what he had done in a cheery voice.
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From this reading "I have executed my commission," said Hugh, endeavouring to speak of what he had done in a cheery voice.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Hugh Stanbury went in search of Trevelyan immediately on his return to London, and found his friend at his rooms in Lincoln's Inn.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hugh Stanbury went in search of Trevelyan immediately on his return to London, and found his friend at his rooms in Lincoln's Inn.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I have executed my commission," said Hugh, endeavouring to speak of what he had done in a cheery voice.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have executed my commission," said Hugh, endeavouring to speak of what he had done in a cheery voice.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I have executed my commission," said Hugh, endeavouring to speak of what he had done in a cheery voice.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hugh Stanbury went in search of Trevelyan immediately on his return to London, and found his friend at his rooms in Lincoln's Inn.
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From this reading Hugh Stanbury went in search of Trevelyan immediately on his return to London, and found his friend at his rooms in Lincoln's Inn.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I have executed my commission," said Hugh, endeavouring to speak of what he had done in a cheery voice.
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From this reading Hugh Stanbury went in search of Trevelyan immediately on his return to London, and found his friend at his rooms in Lincoln's Inn.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Hugh Stanbury went in search of Trevelyan immediately on his return to London, and found his friend at his rooms in Lincoln's Inn.
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From this reading Hugh Stanbury went in search of Trevelyan immediately on his return to London, and found his friend at his rooms in Lincoln's Inn.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A THIRD PARTY IS SO OBJECTIONABLE.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I am much obliged to you, Stanbury; very much;--but I do not know that I need trouble you to tell me anything about it."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I am much obliged to you, Stanbury; very much;--but I do not know that I need trouble you to tell me anything about it."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hugh Stanbury went in search of Trevelyan immediately on his return to London, and found his friend at his rooms in Lincoln's Inn.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hugh Stanbury went in search of Trevelyan immediately on his return to London, and found his friend at his rooms in Lincoln's Inn.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I am much obliged to you, Stanbury; very much;--but I do not know that I need trouble you to tell me anything about it."
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From this reading "I am much obliged to you, Stanbury; very much;--but I do not know that I need trouble you to tell me anything about it."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I have executed my commission," said Hugh, endeavouring to speak of what he had done in a cheery voice.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I am much obliged to you, Stanbury; very much;--but I do not know that I need trouble you to tell me anything about it."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I am much obliged to you, Stanbury; very much;--but I do not know that I need trouble you to tell me anything about it."
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From this reading A THIRD PARTY IS SO OBJECTIONABLE.
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From this reading "I am much obliged to you, Stanbury; very much;--but I do not know that I need trouble you to tell me anything about it."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hugh Stanbury went in search of Trevelyan immediately on his return to London, and found his friend at his rooms in Lincoln's Inn.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Hugh Stanbury went in search of Trevelyan immediately on his return to London, and found his friend at his rooms in Lincoln's Inn.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A THIRD PARTY IS SO OBJECTIONABLE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hugh Stanbury went in search of Trevelyan immediately on his return to London, and found his friend at his rooms in Lincoln's Inn.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hugh Stanbury went in search of Trevelyan immediately on his return to London, and found his friend at his rooms in Lincoln's Inn.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I have executed my commission," said Hugh, endeavouring to speak of what he had done in a cheery voice.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hugh Stanbury went in search of Trevelyan immediately on his return to London, and found his friend at his rooms in Lincoln's Inn.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A THIRD PARTY IS SO OBJECTIONABLE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I have executed my commission," said Hugh, endeavouring to speak of what he had done in a cheery voice.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hugh Stanbury went in search of Trevelyan immediately on his return to London, and found his friend at his rooms in Lincoln's Inn.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I am much obliged to you, Stanbury; very much;--but I do not know that I need trouble you to tell me anything about it."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I am much obliged to you, Stanbury; very much;--but I do not know that I need trouble you to tell me anything about it."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A THIRD PARTY IS SO OBJECTIONABLE.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hugh Stanbury went in search of Trevelyan immediately on his return to London, and found his friend at his rooms in Lincoln's Inn.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hugh Stanbury went in search of Trevelyan immediately on his return to London, and found his friend at his rooms in Lincoln's Inn.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I am much obliged to you, Stanbury; very much;--but I do not know that I need trouble you to tell me anything about it."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I am much obliged to you, Stanbury; very much;--but I do not know that I need trouble you to tell me anything about it."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I have executed my commission," said Hugh, endeavouring to speak of what he had done in a cheery voice.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Hugh Stanbury went in search of Trevelyan immediately on his return to London, and found his friend at his rooms in Lincoln's Inn.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I have executed my commission," said Hugh, endeavouring to speak of what he had done in a cheery voice.
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From this reading "And why not?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I am much obliged to you, Stanbury; very much;--but I do not know that I need trouble you to tell me anything about it."
