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Chapter XII
CAPTAIN CHINKS IS INDIFFERENT. "I don't know that we can do any better under the circumstances," said Squire Simonton, after the arrangement of the legal business had been agreed upon. "But we are making a strange case of it." The squire bestowed one of his pleasant smiles upon the case, for he was one of those sweet-tempered men who never frown, even when they are vexed. He was perplexed, and very properly claimed the right, as counsel, to know all the facts.
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later than; following
From this reading “"I don't know that we can do any better under the circumstances," said Squire Simonton, after the arrangement of the legal business had been agreed upon.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “"I don't know that we can do any better under the circumstances," said Squire Simonton, after the arrangement of the legal business had been agreed upon.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “CAPTAIN CHINKS IS INDIFFERENT.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The squire bestowed one of his pleasant smiles upon the case, for he was one of those sweet-tempered men who never frown, even when they are vexed.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I don't know that we can do any better under the circumstances," said Squire Simonton, after the arrangement of the legal business had been agreed upon.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The squire bestowed one of his pleasant smiles upon the case, for he was one of those sweet-tempered men who never frown, even when they are vexed.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “The squire bestowed one of his pleasant smiles upon the case, for he was one of those sweet-tempered men who never frown, even when they are vexed.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The squire bestowed one of his pleasant smiles upon the case, for he was one of those sweet-tempered men who never frown, even when they are vexed.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He was perplexed, and very properly claimed the right, as counsel, to know all the facts.”
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “The squire bestowed one of his pleasant smiles upon the case, for he was one of those sweet-tempered men who never frown, even when they are vexed.”
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading “"I don't know that we can do any better under the circumstances," said Squire Simonton, after the arrangement of the legal business had been agreed upon.”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “"I don't know that we can do any better under the circumstances," said Squire Simonton, after the arrangement of the legal business had been agreed upon.”
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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 "But we are making a strange case of it."
later than; following
From this reading "I don't know that we can do any better under the circumstances," said Squire Simonton, after the arrangement of the legal business had been agreed upon.
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From this reading "I don't know that we can do any better under the circumstances," said Squire Simonton, after the arrangement of the legal business had been agreed upon.
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From this reading He was perplexed, and very properly claimed the right, as counsel, to know all the facts.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was perplexed, and very properly claimed the right, as counsel, to know all the facts.
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From this reading "I don't know that we can do any better under the circumstances," said Squire Simonton, after the arrangement of the legal business had been agreed upon.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "But we are making a strange case of it."
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From this reading "I don't know that we can do any better under the circumstances," said Squire Simonton, after the arrangement of the legal business had been agreed upon.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was perplexed, and very properly claimed the right, as counsel, to know all the facts.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I don't know that we can do any better under the circumstances," said Squire Simonton, after the arrangement of the legal business had been agreed upon.
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From this reading The squire bestowed one of his pleasant smiles upon the case, for he was one of those sweet-tempered men who never frown, even when they are vexed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't know that we can do any better under the circumstances," said Squire Simonton, after the arrangement of the legal business had been agreed upon.
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From this reading "I don't know that we can do any better under the circumstances," said Squire Simonton, after the arrangement of the legal business had been agreed upon.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But we are making a strange case of it."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I don't know that we can do any better under the circumstances," said Squire Simonton, after the arrangement of the legal business had been agreed upon.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading CAPTAIN CHINKS IS INDIFFERENT.
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From this reading "But we are making a strange case of it."
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From this reading CAPTAIN CHINKS IS INDIFFERENT.
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From this reading "I don't know that we can do any better under the circumstances," said Squire Simonton, after the arrangement of the legal business had been agreed upon.
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From this reading He was perplexed, and very properly claimed the right, as counsel, to know all the facts.
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From this reading He was perplexed, and very properly claimed the right, as counsel, to know all the facts.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I don't know that we can do any better under the circumstances," said Squire Simonton, after the arrangement of the legal business had been agreed upon.
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From this reading "I don't know that we can do any better under the circumstances," said Squire Simonton, after the arrangement of the legal business had been agreed upon.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The squire bestowed one of his pleasant smiles upon the case, for he was one of those sweet-tempered men who never frown, even when they are vexed.
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From this reading He was perplexed, and very properly claimed the right, as counsel, to know all the facts.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The squire bestowed one of his pleasant smiles upon the case, for he was one of those sweet-tempered men who never frown, even when they are vexed.
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From this reading The squire bestowed one of his pleasant smiles upon the case, for he was one of those sweet-tempered men who never frown, even when they are vexed.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I don't know that we can do any better under the circumstances," said Squire Simonton, after the arrangement of the legal business had been agreed upon.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The squire bestowed one of his pleasant smiles upon the case, for he was one of those sweet-tempered men who never frown, even when they are vexed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The squire bestowed one of his pleasant smiles upon the case, for he was one of those sweet-tempered men who never frown, even when they are vexed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't know that we can do any better under the circumstances," said Squire Simonton, after the arrangement of the legal business had been agreed upon.
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From this reading CAPTAIN CHINKS IS INDIFFERENT.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CAPTAIN CHINKS IS INDIFFERENT.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "But we are making a strange case of it."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I don't know that we can do any better under the circumstances," said Squire Simonton, after the arrangement of the legal business had been agreed upon.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't know that we can do any better under the circumstances," said Squire Simonton, after the arrangement of the legal business had been agreed upon.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But we are making a strange case of it."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The squire bestowed one of his pleasant smiles upon the case, for he was one of those sweet-tempered men who never frown, even when they are vexed.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The squire bestowed one of his pleasant smiles upon the case, for he was one of those sweet-tempered men who never frown, even when they are vexed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I don't know that we can do any better under the circumstances," said Squire Simonton, after the arrangement of the legal business had been agreed upon.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The squire bestowed one of his pleasant smiles upon the case, for he was one of those sweet-tempered men who never frown, even when they are vexed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was perplexed, and very properly claimed the right, as counsel, to know all the facts.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The squire bestowed one of his pleasant smiles upon the case, for he was one of those sweet-tempered men who never frown, even when they are vexed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was perplexed, and very properly claimed the right, as counsel, to know all the facts.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He was perplexed, and very properly claimed the right, as counsel, to know all the facts.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't know that we can do any better under the circumstances," said Squire Simonton, after the arrangement of the legal business had been agreed upon.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't know that we can do any better under the circumstances," said Squire Simonton, after the arrangement of the legal business had been agreed upon.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The squire bestowed one of his pleasant smiles upon the case, for he was one of those sweet-tempered men who never frown, even when they are vexed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't know that we can do any better under the circumstances," said Squire Simonton, after the arrangement of the legal business had been agreed upon.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But we are making a strange case of it."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The squire bestowed one of his pleasant smiles upon the case, for he was one of those sweet-tempered men who never frown, even when they are vexed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I don't know that we can do any better under the circumstances," said Squire Simonton, after the arrangement of the legal business had been agreed upon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I don't know that we can do any better under the circumstances," said Squire Simonton, after the arrangement of the legal business had been agreed upon.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The squire bestowed one of his pleasant smiles upon the case, for he was one of those sweet-tempered men who never frown, even when they are vexed.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The squire bestowed one of his pleasant smiles upon the case, for he was one of those sweet-tempered men who never frown, even when they are vexed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was perplexed, and very properly claimed the right, as counsel, to know all the facts.
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "I don't know that we can do any better under the circumstances," said Squire Simonton, after the arrangement of the legal business had been agreed upon.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "I don't know that we can do any better under the circumstances," said Squire Simonton, after the arrangement of the legal business had been agreed upon.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was perplexed, and very properly claimed the right, as counsel, to know all the facts.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The squire bestowed one of his pleasant smiles upon the case, for he was one of those sweet-tempered men who never frown, even when they are vexed.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The squire bestowed one of his pleasant smiles upon the case, for he was one of those sweet-tempered men who never frown, even when they are vexed.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I don't know that we can do any better under the circumstances," said Squire Simonton, after the arrangement of the legal business had been agreed upon.
at the time that
From this reading The squire bestowed one of his pleasant smiles upon the case, for he was one of those sweet-tempered men who never frown, even when they are vexed.
which person or people
From this reading The squire bestowed one of his pleasant smiles upon the case, for he was one of those sweet-tempered men who never frown, even when they are vexed.
