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Chapter V
BEFORE his relations dispersed, Sir Peter summoned Mr. Gordon into his library. "Cousin," said he, kindly, "I do not blame you for the want of family affection, or even of humane interest, which you exhibit towards the New-born." "Blame me, Cousin Peter! I should think not. I exhibit as much family affection and humane interest as could be expected from me,--circumstances considered."
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earlier than; in front of
From this reading “BEFORE his relations dispersed, Sir Peter summoned Mr. Gordon into his library.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “I exhibit as much family affection and humane interest as could be expected from me,--circumstances considered."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Cousin," said he, kindly, "I do not blame you for the want of family affection, or even of humane interest, which you exhibit towards the New-born."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I should think not.”
in the direction of
From this reading “"Cousin," said he, kindly, "I do not blame you for the want of family affection, or even of humane interest, which you exhibit towards the New-born."”
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From this reading "Cousin," said he, kindly, "I do not blame you for the want of family affection, or even of humane interest, which you exhibit towards the New-born."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I exhibit as much family affection and humane interest as could be expected from me,--circumstances considered."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I exhibit as much family affection and humane interest as could be expected from me,--circumstances considered."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I exhibit as much family affection and humane interest as could be expected from me,--circumstances considered."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading BEFORE his relations dispersed, Sir Peter summoned Mr. Gordon into his library.
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From this reading "Cousin," said he, kindly, "I do not blame you for the want of family affection, or even of humane interest, which you exhibit towards the New-born."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I exhibit as much family affection and humane interest as could be expected from me,--circumstances considered."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I exhibit as much family affection and humane interest as could be expected from me,--circumstances considered."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I exhibit as much family affection and humane interest as could be expected from me,--circumstances considered."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Cousin," said he, kindly, "I do not blame you for the want of family affection, or even of humane interest, which you exhibit towards the New-born."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BEFORE his relations dispersed, Sir Peter summoned Mr. Gordon into his library.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Cousin," said he, kindly, "I do not blame you for the want of family affection, or even of humane interest, which you exhibit towards the New-born."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Cousin," said he, kindly, "I do not blame you for the want of family affection, or even of humane interest, which you exhibit towards the New-born."
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From this reading "Cousin," said he, kindly, "I do not blame you for the want of family affection, or even of humane interest, which you exhibit towards the New-born."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I exhibit as much family affection and humane interest as could be expected from me,--circumstances considered."
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From this reading "Cousin," said he, kindly, "I do not blame you for the want of family affection, or even of humane interest, which you exhibit towards the New-born."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Cousin," said he, kindly, "I do not blame you for the want of family affection, or even of humane interest, which you exhibit towards the New-born."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I exhibit as much family affection and humane interest as could be expected from me,--circumstances considered."
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From this reading BEFORE his relations dispersed, Sir Peter summoned Mr. Gordon into his library.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Cousin," said he, kindly, "I do not blame you for the want of family affection, or even of humane interest, which you exhibit towards the New-born."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BEFORE his relations dispersed, Sir Peter summoned Mr. Gordon into his library.
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From this reading "Cousin," said he, kindly, "I do not blame you for the want of family affection, or even of humane interest, which you exhibit towards the New-born."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Cousin," said he, kindly, "I do not blame you for the want of family affection, or even of humane interest, which you exhibit towards the New-born."
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From this reading "Cousin," said he, kindly, "I do not blame you for the want of family affection, or even of humane interest, which you exhibit towards the New-born."
moving to the inside of something
From this reading BEFORE his relations dispersed, Sir Peter summoned Mr. Gordon into his library.
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From this reading "Cousin," said he, kindly, "I do not blame you for the want of family affection, or even of humane interest, which you exhibit towards the New-born."
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From this reading BEFORE his relations dispersed, Sir Peter summoned Mr. Gordon into his library.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Blame me, Cousin Peter!
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From this reading BEFORE his relations dispersed, Sir Peter summoned Mr. Gordon into his library.
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From this reading I exhibit as much family affection and humane interest as could be expected from me,--circumstances considered."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Cousin," said he, kindly, "I do not blame you for the want of family affection, or even of humane interest, which you exhibit towards the New-born."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Cousin," said he, kindly, "I do not blame you for the want of family affection, or even of humane interest, which you exhibit towards the New-born."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Cousin," said he, kindly, "I do not blame you for the want of family affection, or even of humane interest, which you exhibit towards the New-born."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Cousin," said he, kindly, "I do not blame you for the want of family affection, or even of humane interest, which you exhibit towards the New-born."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BEFORE his relations dispersed, Sir Peter summoned Mr. Gordon into his library.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BEFORE his relations dispersed, Sir Peter summoned Mr. Gordon into his library.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Cousin," said he, kindly, "I do not blame you for the want of family affection, or even of humane interest, which you exhibit towards the New-born."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I should think not.
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From this reading BEFORE his relations dispersed, Sir Peter summoned Mr. Gordon into his library.
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From this reading BEFORE his relations dispersed, Sir Peter summoned Mr. Gordon into his library.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Cousin," said he, kindly, "I do not blame you for the want of family affection, or even of humane interest, which you exhibit towards the New-born."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I should think not.
in the direction of
From this reading "Cousin," said he, kindly, "I do not blame you for the want of family affection, or even of humane interest, which you exhibit towards the New-born."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Cousin," said he, kindly, "I do not blame you for the want of family affection, or even of humane interest, which you exhibit towards the New-born."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Cousin," said he, kindly, "I do not blame you for the want of family affection, or even of humane interest, which you exhibit towards the New-born."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Cousin," said he, kindly, "I do not blame you for the want of family affection, or even of humane interest, which you exhibit towards the New-born."
