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Chapter XVIII
THE QUITCLAIM DEED. "Mother, you are determined to be imposed upon," said Fitz, as he rushed into the house with the astounding intelligence he had obtained in Phillimore Court. "Perhaps you can afford to refuse a gift of ten thousand dollars--I cannot," replied Mrs. Wittleworth. "I did not ask or beg anything of Mr. Checkynshaw. He volunteered to give it to me, rather for my sister's sake than my own, perhaps; but I feel that I ought to take it."
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any thing at all
From this reading “"I did not ask or beg anything of Mr. Checkynshaw.”
having firmly decided to do something
From this reading “"Mother, you are determined to be imposed upon," said Fitz, as he rushed into the house with the astounding intelligence he had obtained in Phillimore Court.”
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading “He volunteered to give it to me, rather for my sister's sake than my own, perhaps; but I feel that I ought to take it."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Perhaps you can afford to refuse a gift of ten thousand dollars--I cannot," replied Mrs. Wittleworth.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Perhaps you can afford to refuse a gift of ten thousand dollars--I cannot," replied Mrs. Wittleworth.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He volunteered to give it to me, rather for my sister's sake than my own, perhaps; but I feel that I ought to take it."”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “"Mother, you are determined to be imposed upon," said Fitz, as he rushed into the house with the astounding intelligence he had obtained in Phillimore Court.”
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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 "Perhaps you can afford to refuse a gift of ten thousand dollars--I cannot," replied Mrs. Wittleworth.
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From this reading "Perhaps you can afford to refuse a gift of ten thousand dollars--I cannot," replied Mrs. Wittleworth.
any thing at all
From this reading "I did not ask or beg anything of Mr. Checkynshaw.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Mother, you are determined to be imposed upon," said Fitz, as he rushed into the house with the astounding intelligence he had obtained in Phillimore Court.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Mother, you are determined to be imposed upon," said Fitz, as he rushed into the house with the astounding intelligence he had obtained in Phillimore Court.
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From this reading "I did not ask or beg anything of Mr. Checkynshaw.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mother, you are determined to be imposed upon," said Fitz, as he rushed into the house with the astounding intelligence he had obtained in Phillimore Court.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Mother, you are determined to be imposed upon," said Fitz, as he rushed into the house with the astounding intelligence he had obtained in Phillimore Court.
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From this reading "I did not ask or beg anything of Mr. Checkynshaw.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He volunteered to give it to me, rather for my sister's sake than my own, perhaps; but I feel that I ought to take it."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Perhaps you can afford to refuse a gift of ten thousand dollars--I cannot," replied Mrs. Wittleworth.
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From this reading "Perhaps you can afford to refuse a gift of ten thousand dollars--I cannot," replied Mrs. Wittleworth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I did not ask or beg anything of Mr. Checkynshaw.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mother, you are determined to be imposed upon," said Fitz, as he rushed into the house with the astounding intelligence he had obtained in Phillimore Court.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE QUITCLAIM DEED.
having firmly decided to do something
From this reading "Mother, you are determined to be imposed upon," said Fitz, as he rushed into the house with the astounding intelligence he had obtained in Phillimore Court.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "I did not ask or beg anything of Mr. Checkynshaw.
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From this reading "Perhaps you can afford to refuse a gift of ten thousand dollars--I cannot," replied Mrs. Wittleworth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He volunteered to give it to me, rather for my sister's sake than my own, perhaps; but I feel that I ought to take it."
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From this reading "Mother, you are determined to be imposed upon," said Fitz, as he rushed into the house with the astounding intelligence he had obtained in Phillimore Court.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He volunteered to give it to me, rather for my sister's sake than my own, perhaps; but I feel that I ought to take it."
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From this reading "Perhaps you can afford to refuse a gift of ten thousand dollars--I cannot," replied Mrs. Wittleworth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He volunteered to give it to me, rather for my sister's sake than my own, perhaps; but I feel that I ought to take it."
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Mother, you are determined to be imposed upon," said Fitz, as he rushed into the house with the astounding intelligence he had obtained in Phillimore Court.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Mother, you are determined to be imposed upon," said Fitz, as he rushed into the house with the astounding intelligence he had obtained in Phillimore Court.
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From this reading "Mother, you are determined to be imposed upon," said Fitz, as he rushed into the house with the astounding intelligence he had obtained in Phillimore Court.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Perhaps you can afford to refuse a gift of ten thousand dollars--I cannot," replied Mrs. Wittleworth.
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From this reading "Mother, you are determined to be imposed upon," said Fitz, as he rushed into the house with the astounding intelligence he had obtained in Phillimore Court.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Mother, you are determined to be imposed upon," said Fitz, as he rushed into the house with the astounding intelligence he had obtained in Phillimore Court.
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From this reading "Mother, you are determined to be imposed upon," said Fitz, as he rushed into the house with the astounding intelligence he had obtained in Phillimore Court.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Mother, you are determined to be imposed upon," said Fitz, as he rushed into the house with the astounding intelligence he had obtained in Phillimore Court.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He volunteered to give it to me, rather for my sister's sake than my own, perhaps; but I feel that I ought to take it."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He volunteered to give it to me, rather for my sister's sake than my own, perhaps; but I feel that I ought to take it."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mother, you are determined to be imposed upon," said Fitz, as he rushed into the house with the astounding intelligence he had obtained in Phillimore Court.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I did not ask or beg anything of Mr. Checkynshaw.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Perhaps you can afford to refuse a gift of ten thousand dollars--I cannot," replied Mrs. Wittleworth.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He volunteered to give it to me, rather for my sister's sake than my own, perhaps; but I feel that I ought to take it."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I did not ask or beg anything of Mr. Checkynshaw.
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From this reading "Mother, you are determined to be imposed upon," said Fitz, as he rushed into the house with the astounding intelligence he had obtained in Phillimore Court.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Perhaps you can afford to refuse a gift of ten thousand dollars--I cannot," replied Mrs. Wittleworth.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I did not ask or beg anything of Mr. Checkynshaw.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading He volunteered to give it to me, rather for my sister's sake than my own, perhaps; but I feel that I ought to take it."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He volunteered to give it to me, rather for my sister's sake than my own, perhaps; but I feel that I ought to take it."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Perhaps you can afford to refuse a gift of ten thousand dollars--I cannot," replied Mrs. Wittleworth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mother, you are determined to be imposed upon," said Fitz, as he rushed into the house with the astounding intelligence he had obtained in Phillimore Court.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE QUITCLAIM DEED.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He volunteered to give it to me, rather for my sister's sake than my own, perhaps; but I feel that I ought to take it."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Perhaps you can afford to refuse a gift of ten thousand dollars--I cannot," replied Mrs. Wittleworth.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Perhaps you can afford to refuse a gift of ten thousand dollars--I cannot," replied Mrs. Wittleworth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mother, you are determined to be imposed upon," said Fitz, as he rushed into the house with the astounding intelligence he had obtained in Phillimore Court.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mother, you are determined to be imposed upon," said Fitz, as he rushed into the house with the astounding intelligence he had obtained in Phillimore Court.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He volunteered to give it to me, rather for my sister's sake than my own, perhaps; but I feel that I ought to take it."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He volunteered to give it to me, rather for my sister's sake than my own, perhaps; but I feel that I ought to take it."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He volunteered to give it to me, rather for my sister's sake than my own, perhaps; but I feel that I ought to take it."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Perhaps you can afford to refuse a gift of ten thousand dollars--I cannot," replied Mrs. Wittleworth.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He volunteered to give it to me, rather for my sister's sake than my own, perhaps; but I feel that I ought to take it."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He volunteered to give it to me, rather for my sister's sake than my own, perhaps; but I feel that I ought to take it."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE QUITCLAIM DEED.
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From this reading "Perhaps you can afford to refuse a gift of ten thousand dollars--I cannot," replied Mrs. Wittleworth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Mother, you are determined to be imposed upon," said Fitz, as he rushed into the house with the astounding intelligence he had obtained in Phillimore Court.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "Mother, you are determined to be imposed upon," said Fitz, as he rushed into the house with the astounding intelligence he had obtained in Phillimore Court.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He volunteered to give it to me, rather for my sister's sake than my own, perhaps; but I feel that I ought to take it."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Mother, you are determined to be imposed upon," said Fitz, as he rushed into the house with the astounding intelligence he had obtained in Phillimore Court.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Perhaps you can afford to refuse a gift of ten thousand dollars--I cannot," replied Mrs. Wittleworth.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Mother, you are determined to be imposed upon," said Fitz, as he rushed into the house with the astounding intelligence he had obtained in Phillimore Court.
