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Chapter X
"You must be mistaken," stammered the doctor, staring, as well he might, considering the astounding news which he had heard. "I don't make mistakes either in or out of business," replied Mr. Ritson haughtily. "Last week I drew up Sir Simon's will, which was short and to the point. In it he disinherited Maud Tedder and left all his money and property to his nephew, Angus Herries." "Good Lord."
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"You must be mistaken," stammered the doctor, staring, as well he might, considering the astounding news which he had heard.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Last week I drew up Sir Simon's will, which was short and to the point.”
one or the other of two
From this reading “"I don't make mistakes either in or out of business," replied Mr. Ritson haughtily.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Good Lord."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Last week I drew up Sir Simon's will, which was short and to the point.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “In it he disinherited Maud Tedder and left all his money and property to his nephew, Angus Herries."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I don't make mistakes either in or out of business," replied Mr. Ritson haughtily.”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “"You must be mistaken," stammered the doctor, staring, as well he might, considering the astounding news which he had heard.”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “"You must be mistaken," stammered the doctor, staring, as well he might, considering the astounding news which he had heard.”
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading “"Last week I drew up Sir Simon's will, which was short and to the point.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I don't make mistakes either in or out of business," replied Mr. Ritson haughtily.”
brief or direct in expression
From this reading “"Last week I drew up Sir Simon's will, which was short and to the point.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"You must be mistaken," stammered the doctor, staring, as well he might, considering the astounding news which he had heard.”
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From this reading In it he disinherited Maud Tedder and left all his money and property to his nephew, Angus Herries."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Last week I drew up Sir Simon's will, which was short and to the point.
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From this reading In it he disinherited Maud Tedder and left all his money and property to his nephew, Angus Herries."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "You must be mistaken," stammered the doctor, staring, as well he might, considering the astounding news which he had heard.
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From this reading "You must be mistaken," stammered the doctor, staring, as well he might, considering the astounding news which he had heard.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "You must be mistaken," stammered the doctor, staring, as well he might, considering the astounding news which he had heard.
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From this reading "I don't make mistakes either in or out of business," replied Mr. Ritson haughtily.
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From this reading "You must be mistaken," stammered the doctor, staring, as well he might, considering the astounding news which he had heard.
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From this reading In it he disinherited Maud Tedder and left all his money and property to his nephew, Angus Herries."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "You must be mistaken," stammered the doctor, staring, as well he might, considering the astounding news which he had heard.
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From this reading "I don't make mistakes either in or out of business," replied Mr. Ritson haughtily.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Last week I drew up Sir Simon's will, which was short and to the point.
one or the other of two
From this reading "I don't make mistakes either in or out of business," replied Mr. Ritson haughtily.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Good Lord."
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "You must be mistaken," stammered the doctor, staring, as well he might, considering the astounding news which he had heard.
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From this reading "I don't make mistakes either in or out of business," replied Mr. Ritson haughtily.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You must be mistaken," stammered the doctor, staring, as well he might, considering the astounding news which he had heard.
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From this reading "You must be mistaken," stammered the doctor, staring, as well he might, considering the astounding news which he had heard.
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From this reading In it he disinherited Maud Tedder and left all his money and property to his nephew, Angus Herries."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In it he disinherited Maud Tedder and left all his money and property to his nephew, Angus Herries."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't make mistakes either in or out of business," replied Mr. Ritson haughtily.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I don't make mistakes either in or out of business," replied Mr. Ritson haughtily.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In it he disinherited Maud Tedder and left all his money and property to his nephew, Angus Herries."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Last week I drew up Sir Simon's will, which was short and to the point.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading In it he disinherited Maud Tedder and left all his money and property to his nephew, Angus Herries."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Good Lord."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I don't make mistakes either in or out of business," replied Mr. Ritson haughtily.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In it he disinherited Maud Tedder and left all his money and property to his nephew, Angus Herries."
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "You must be mistaken," stammered the doctor, staring, as well he might, considering the astounding news which he had heard.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You must be mistaken," stammered the doctor, staring, as well he might, considering the astounding news which he had heard.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't make mistakes either in or out of business," replied Mr. Ritson haughtily.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In it he disinherited Maud Tedder and left all his money and property to his nephew, Angus Herries."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't make mistakes either in or out of business," replied Mr. Ritson haughtily.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "You must be mistaken," stammered the doctor, staring, as well he might, considering the astounding news which he had heard.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In it he disinherited Maud Tedder and left all his money and property to his nephew, Angus Herries."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You must be mistaken," stammered the doctor, staring, as well he might, considering the astounding news which he had heard.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I don't make mistakes either in or out of business," replied Mr. Ritson haughtily.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I don't make mistakes either in or out of business," replied Mr. Ritson haughtily.
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From this reading "I don't make mistakes either in or out of business," replied Mr. Ritson haughtily.
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading "Last week I drew up Sir Simon's will, which was short and to the point.
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From this reading In it he disinherited Maud Tedder and left all his money and property to his nephew, Angus Herries."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I don't make mistakes either in or out of business," replied Mr. Ritson haughtily.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't make mistakes either in or out of business," replied Mr. Ritson haughtily.
brief or direct in expression
From this reading "Last week I drew up Sir Simon's will, which was short and to the point.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Last week I drew up Sir Simon's will, which was short and to the point.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Last week I drew up Sir Simon's will, which was short and to the point.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You must be mistaken," stammered the doctor, staring, as well he might, considering the astounding news which he had heard.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You must be mistaken," stammered the doctor, staring, as well he might, considering the astounding news which he had heard.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In it he disinherited Maud Tedder and left all his money and property to his nephew, Angus Herries."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "You must be mistaken," stammered the doctor, staring, as well he might, considering the astounding news which he had heard.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Last week I drew up Sir Simon's will, which was short and to the point.
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From this reading "Last week I drew up Sir Simon's will, which was short and to the point.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Last week I drew up Sir Simon's will, which was short and to the point.
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From this reading "Last week I drew up Sir Simon's will, which was short and to the point.
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From this reading "You must be mistaken," stammered the doctor, staring, as well he might, considering the astounding news which he had heard.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "You must be mistaken," stammered the doctor, staring, as well he might, considering the astounding news which he had heard.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Last week I drew up Sir Simon's will, which was short and to the point.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You must be mistaken," stammered the doctor, staring, as well he might, considering the astounding news which he had heard.
