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The Beneficent Burglar
The Beneficent Burglar

Chapter III

Chapter 3 of The Beneficent Burglar is here in full — 74 sentences across 15 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Charles Neville Buck • Curated US English Learning Edition

Chapter 3 of The Beneficent Burglar by Charles Neville Buck holds 74 sentences, grouped into 15 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

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Chapter 3 holds 74 sentences of The Beneficent Burglar, unabridged, divided into 15 reading sections.

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Vocabulary met early in The Beneficent Burglar

Words and structures a reader meets early in The Beneficent Burglar, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Agitated
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Lewis
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Copewell
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ON THE WAY TO JAFFA JUNCTION The allegation that Love laughs at locksmiths has become more generally accepted than verity warrants.
In point of fact the locksmith has never been altogether without the honors of war, and during the last century or two he has made commendable progress in the matter of bolts and tumblers and burglar-proof devices.
Love was supervising the packing of Mary Asheton’s steamer-trunks and was particularly interested in the single suit-case surreptiously intended for the Jaffa Junction trousseau.
Love giggled as he looked on, but the giggle was rather hysterical.
“_He_ likes that black gown,” said Mary, alone in her room with Love.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Beneficent Burglar

Chapter III

Chapter 3 of The Beneficent Burglar is here in full — 74 sentences across 15 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/15 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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ON THE WAY TO JAFFA JUNCTION The allegation that Love laughs at locksmiths has become more generally accepted than verity warrants.
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In point of fact the locksmith has never been altogether without the honors of war, and during the last century or two he has made commendable progress in the matter of bolts and tumblers and burglar-proof devices.
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Love was supervising the packing of Mary Asheton’s steamer-trunks and was particularly interested in the single suit-case surreptiously intended for the Jaffa Junction trousseau.
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Love giggled as he looked on, but the giggle was rather hysterical.
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“_He_ likes that black gown,” said Mary, alone in her room with Love.

Learner Dictionary

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Alone adjective US /əˈloʊn/

Having no one else present.

From this reading ““_He_ likes that black gown,” said Mary, alone in her room with Love.”

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Been auxiliary verb US /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading “In point of fact the locksmith has never been altogether without the honors of war, and during the last century or two he has made commendable progress in the matter of bolts and tumblers and burglar-proof devices.”

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During preposition US /ˈdʊrɪŋ/

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading “In point of fact the locksmith has never been altogether without the honors of war, and during the last century or two he has made commendable progress in the matter of bolts and tumblers and burglar-proof devices.”

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Has auxiliary verb US /hæz/

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “ON THE WAY TO JAFFA JUNCTION The allegation that Love laughs at locksmiths has become more generally accepted than verity warrants.”

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Without preposition US /wɪˈθaʊt/

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading “In point of fact the locksmith has never been altogether without the honors of war, and during the last century or two he has made commendable progress in the matter of bolts and tumblers and burglar-proof devices.”

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accepted

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From this reading ON THE WAY TO JAFFA JUNCTION The allegation that Love laughs at locksmiths has become more generally accepted than verity warrants.

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allegation

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From this reading ON THE WAY TO JAFFA JUNCTION The allegation that Love laughs at locksmiths has become more generally accepted than verity warrants.

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aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/

Having no one else present.

From this reading “_He_ likes that black gown,” said Mary, alone in her room with Love.

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altogether

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From this reading In point of fact the locksmith has never been altogether without the honors of war, and during the last century or two he has made commendable progress in the matter of bolts and tumblers and burglar-proof devices.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading In point of fact the locksmith has never been altogether without the honors of war, and during the last century or two he has made commendable progress in the matter of bolts and tumblers and burglar-proof devices.

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asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Love giggled as he looked on, but the giggle was rather hysterical.

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Asheton's

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From this reading Love was supervising the packing of Mary Asheton’s steamer-trunks and was particularly interested in the single suit-case surreptiously intended for the Jaffa Junction trousseau.

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atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading ON THE WAY TO JAFFA JUNCTION The allegation that Love laughs at locksmiths has become more generally accepted than verity warrants.

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become

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From this reading ON THE WAY TO JAFFA JUNCTION The allegation that Love laughs at locksmiths has become more generally accepted than verity warrants.

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beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In point of fact the locksmith has never been altogether without the honors of war, and during the last century or two he has made commendable progress in the matter of bolts and tumblers and burglar-proof devices.

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black

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From this reading “_He_ likes that black gown,” said Mary, alone in her room with Love.

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bolts

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From this reading In point of fact the locksmith has never been altogether without the honors of war, and during the last century or two he has made commendable progress in the matter of bolts and tumblers and burglar-proof devices.

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burglar-proof

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From this reading In point of fact the locksmith has never been altogether without the honors of war, and during the last century or two he has made commendable progress in the matter of bolts and tumblers and burglar-proof devices.

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butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Love giggled as he looked on, but the giggle was rather hysterical.

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century

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From this reading In point of fact the locksmith has never been altogether without the honors of war, and during the last century or two he has made commendable progress in the matter of bolts and tumblers and burglar-proof devices.

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commendable

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From this reading In point of fact the locksmith has never been altogether without the honors of war, and during the last century or two he has made commendable progress in the matter of bolts and tumblers and burglar-proof devices.

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devices

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From this reading In point of fact the locksmith has never been altogether without the honors of war, and during the last century or two he has made commendable progress in the matter of bolts and tumblers and burglar-proof devices.

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duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading In point of fact the locksmith has never been altogether without the honors of war, and during the last century or two he has made commendable progress in the matter of bolts and tumblers and burglar-proof devices.

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fact

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From this reading In point of fact the locksmith has never been altogether without the honors of war, and during the last century or two he has made commendable progress in the matter of bolts and tumblers and burglar-proof devices.

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forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Love was supervising the packing of Mary Asheton’s steamer-trunks and was particularly interested in the single suit-case surreptiously intended for the Jaffa Junction trousseau.

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generally

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From this reading ON THE WAY TO JAFFA JUNCTION The allegation that Love laughs at locksmiths has become more generally accepted than verity warrants.

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giggle

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From this reading Love giggled as he looked on, but the giggle was rather hysterical.

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giggled

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From this reading Love giggled as he looked on, but the giggle was rather hysterical.

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gown

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From this reading “_He_ likes that black gown,” said Mary, alone in her room with Love.

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hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading ON THE WAY TO JAFFA JUNCTION The allegation that Love laughs at locksmiths has become more generally accepted than verity warrants.

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hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading In point of fact the locksmith has never been altogether without the honors of war, and during the last century or two he has made commendable progress in the matter of bolts and tumblers and burglar-proof devices.

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herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading “_He_ likes that black gown,” said Mary, alone in her room with Love.

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honors

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From this reading In point of fact the locksmith has never been altogether without the honors of war, and during the last century or two he has made commendable progress in the matter of bolts and tumblers and burglar-proof devices.

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hysterical

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From this reading Love giggled as he looked on, but the giggle was rather hysterical.

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InprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading In point of fact the locksmith has never been altogether without the honors of war, and during the last century or two he has made commendable progress in the matter of bolts and tumblers and burglar-proof devices.

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intended

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From this reading Love was supervising the packing of Mary Asheton’s steamer-trunks and was particularly interested in the single suit-case surreptiously intended for the Jaffa Junction trousseau.

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interested

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From this reading Love was supervising the packing of Mary Asheton’s steamer-trunks and was particularly interested in the single suit-case surreptiously intended for the Jaffa Junction trousseau.

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JAFFA

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From this reading ON THE WAY TO JAFFA JUNCTION The allegation that Love laughs at locksmiths has become more generally accepted than verity warrants.

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JUNCTION

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From this reading ON THE WAY TO JAFFA JUNCTION The allegation that Love laughs at locksmiths has become more generally accepted than verity warrants.

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last

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From this reading In point of fact the locksmith has never been altogether without the honors of war, and during the last century or two he has made commendable progress in the matter of bolts and tumblers and burglar-proof devices.

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laughs

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From this reading ON THE WAY TO JAFFA JUNCTION The allegation that Love laughs at locksmiths has become more generally accepted than verity warrants.

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likes

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From this reading “_He_ likes that black gown,” said Mary, alone in her room with Love.

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locksmith

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From this reading In point of fact the locksmith has never been altogether without the honors of war, and during the last century or two he has made commendable progress in the matter of bolts and tumblers and burglar-proof devices.

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locksmiths

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From this reading ON THE WAY TO JAFFA JUNCTION The allegation that Love laughs at locksmiths has become more generally accepted than verity warrants.

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looked

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From this reading Love giggled as he looked on, but the giggle was rather hysterical.

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Love

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From this reading ON THE WAY TO JAFFA JUNCTION The allegation that Love laughs at locksmiths has become more generally accepted than verity warrants.

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made

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From this reading In point of fact the locksmith has never been altogether without the honors of war, and during the last century or two he has made commendable progress in the matter of bolts and tumblers and burglar-proof devices.

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Mary

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From this reading Love was supervising the packing of Mary Asheton’s steamer-trunks and was particularly interested in the single suit-case surreptiously intended for the Jaffa Junction trousseau.

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matter

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From this reading In point of fact the locksmith has never been altogether without the honors of war, and during the last century or two he has made commendable progress in the matter of bolts and tumblers and burglar-proof devices.

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more

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From this reading ON THE WAY TO JAFFA JUNCTION The allegation that Love laughs at locksmiths has become more generally accepted than verity warrants.

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never

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From this reading In point of fact the locksmith has never been altogether without the honors of war, and during the last century or two he has made commendable progress in the matter of bolts and tumblers and burglar-proof devices.

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In point of fact the locksmith has never been altogether without the honors of war, and during the last century or two he has made commendable progress in the matter of bolts and tumblers and burglar-proof devices.

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ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ON THE WAY TO JAFFA JUNCTION The allegation that Love laughs at locksmiths has become more generally accepted than verity warrants.

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orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In point of fact the locksmith has never been altogether without the honors of war, and during the last century or two he has made commendable progress in the matter of bolts and tumblers and burglar-proof devices.

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packing

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From this reading Love was supervising the packing of Mary Asheton’s steamer-trunks and was particularly interested in the single suit-case surreptiously intended for the Jaffa Junction trousseau.

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particularly

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From this reading Love was supervising the packing of Mary Asheton’s steamer-trunks and was particularly interested in the single suit-case surreptiously intended for the Jaffa Junction trousseau.

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point

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From this reading In point of fact the locksmith has never been altogether without the honors of war, and during the last century or two he has made commendable progress in the matter of bolts and tumblers and burglar-proof devices.

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progress

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From this reading In point of fact the locksmith has never been altogether without the honors of war, and during the last century or two he has made commendable progress in the matter of bolts and tumblers and burglar-proof devices.

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rather

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From this reading Love giggled as he looked on, but the giggle was rather hysterical.

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room

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From this reading “_He_ likes that black gown,” said Mary, alone in her room with Love.

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said

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From this reading “_He_ likes that black gown,” said Mary, alone in her room with Love.

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single

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From this reading Love was supervising the packing of Mary Asheton’s steamer-trunks and was particularly interested in the single suit-case surreptiously intended for the Jaffa Junction trousseau.

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steamer-trunks

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From this reading Love was supervising the packing of Mary Asheton’s steamer-trunks and was particularly interested in the single suit-case surreptiously intended for the Jaffa Junction trousseau.

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suit-case

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From this reading Love was supervising the packing of Mary Asheton’s steamer-trunks and was particularly interested in the single suit-case surreptiously intended for the Jaffa Junction trousseau.

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supervising

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From this reading Love was supervising the packing of Mary Asheton’s steamer-trunks and was particularly interested in the single suit-case surreptiously intended for the Jaffa Junction trousseau.

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surreptiously

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From this reading Love was supervising the packing of Mary Asheton’s steamer-trunks and was particularly interested in the single suit-case surreptiously intended for the Jaffa Junction trousseau.

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thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading ON THE WAY TO JAFFA JUNCTION The allegation that Love laughs at locksmiths has become more generally accepted than verity warrants.

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thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ON THE WAY TO JAFFA JUNCTION The allegation that Love laughs at locksmiths has become more generally accepted than verity warrants.

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THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading ON THE WAY TO JAFFA JUNCTION The allegation that Love laughs at locksmiths has become more generally accepted than verity warrants.

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TOparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading ON THE WAY TO JAFFA JUNCTION The allegation that Love laughs at locksmiths has become more generally accepted than verity warrants.

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trousseau

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From this reading Love was supervising the packing of Mary Asheton’s steamer-trunks and was particularly interested in the single suit-case surreptiously intended for the Jaffa Junction trousseau.

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tumblers

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From this reading In point of fact the locksmith has never been altogether without the honors of war, and during the last century or two he has made commendable progress in the matter of bolts and tumblers and burglar-proof devices.

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two

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From this reading In point of fact the locksmith has never been altogether without the honors of war, and during the last century or two he has made commendable progress in the matter of bolts and tumblers and burglar-proof devices.

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verity

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From this reading ON THE WAY TO JAFFA JUNCTION The allegation that Love laughs at locksmiths has become more generally accepted than verity warrants.

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war

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From this reading In point of fact the locksmith has never been altogether without the honors of war, and during the last century or two he has made commendable progress in the matter of bolts and tumblers and burglar-proof devices.

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warrants

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From this reading ON THE WAY TO JAFFA JUNCTION The allegation that Love laughs at locksmiths has become more generally accepted than verity warrants.

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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Love was supervising the packing of Mary Asheton’s steamer-trunks and was particularly interested in the single suit-case surreptiously intended for the Jaffa Junction trousseau.

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WAY

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From this reading ON THE WAY TO JAFFA JUNCTION The allegation that Love laughs at locksmiths has become more generally accepted than verity warrants.

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withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading “_He_ likes that black gown,” said Mary, alone in her room with Love.

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withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading In point of fact the locksmith has never been altogether without the honors of war, and during the last century or two he has made commendable progress in the matter of bolts and tumblers and burglar-proof devices.

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