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actual
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From this reading THE INITIALS As has before been stated, Dr Graham had another conversation with his persecuted friend, in which he advised him to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic captured the actual criminal.
advised
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From this reading THE INITIALS As has before been stated, Dr Graham had another conversation with his persecuted friend, in which he advised him to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic captured the actual criminal.
also
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From this reading It was also at this second interview that the bishop asked Graham if he should tell George the truth.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 'For what is the use of telling him?' said he, argumentatively; 'doing so will make you uncomfortable and George very unhappy.'
anothernounUS /ˈanother/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading THE INITIALS As has before been stated, Dr Graham had another conversation with his persecuted friend, in which he advised him to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic captured the actual criminal.
answerednounUS /ˈanswered/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading This question the little doctor answered promptly in the negative.
argumentatively
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From this reading 'For what is the use of telling him?' said he, argumentatively; 'doing so will make you uncomfortable and George very unhappy.'
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE INITIALS As has before been stated, Dr Graham had another conversation with his persecuted friend, in which he advised him to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic captured the actual criminal.
askednounUS /asked/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It was also at this second interview that the bishop asked Graham if he should tell George the truth.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was also at this second interview that the bishop asked Graham if he should tell George the truth.
Baltic
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From this reading THE INITIALS As has before been stated, Dr Graham had another conversation with his persecuted friend, in which he advised him to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic captured the actual criminal.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE INITIALS As has before been stated, Dr Graham had another conversation with his persecuted friend, in which he advised him to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic captured the actual criminal.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE INITIALS As has before been stated, Dr Graham had another conversation with his persecuted friend, in which he advised him to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic captured the actual criminal.
bishop
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From this reading It was also at this second interview that the bishop asked Graham if he should tell George the truth.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading 'But George must learn the truth sooner or later.'
captured
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From this reading THE INITIALS As has before been stated, Dr Graham had another conversation with his persecuted friend, in which he advised him to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic captured the actual criminal.
Cargrim
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From this reading THE INITIALS As has before been stated, Dr Graham had another conversation with his persecuted friend, in which he advised him to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic captured the actual criminal.
conversation
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From this reading THE INITIALS As has before been stated, Dr Graham had another conversation with his persecuted friend, in which he advised him to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic captured the actual criminal.
criminal
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From this reading THE INITIALS As has before been stated, Dr Graham had another conversation with his persecuted friend, in which he advised him to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic captured the actual criminal.
doctornounUS /doctor/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading This question the little doctor answered promptly in the negative.
doing
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From this reading 'For what is the use of telling him?' said he, argumentatively; 'doing so will make you uncomfortable and George very unhappy.'
Dr
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From this reading THE INITIALS As has before been stated, Dr Graham had another conversation with his persecuted friend, in which he advised him to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic captured the actual criminal.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading 'For what is the use of telling him?' said he, argumentatively; 'doing so will make you uncomfortable and George very unhappy.'
friend
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From this reading THE INITIALS As has before been stated, Dr Graham had another conversation with his persecuted friend, in which he advised him to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic captured the actual criminal.
George
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From this reading It was also at this second interview that the bishop asked Graham if he should tell George the truth.
Graham
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From this reading THE INITIALS As has before been stated, Dr Graham had another conversation with his persecuted friend, in which he advised him to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic captured the actual criminal.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE INITIALS As has before been stated, Dr Graham had another conversation with his persecuted friend, in which he advised him to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic captured the actual criminal.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE INITIALS As has before been stated, Dr Graham had another conversation with his persecuted friend, in which he advised him to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic captured the actual criminal.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE INITIALS As has before been stated, Dr Graham had another conversation with his persecuted friend, in which he advised him to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic captured the actual criminal.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE INITIALS As has before been stated, Dr Graham had another conversation with his persecuted friend, in which he advised him to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic captured the actual criminal.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE INITIALS As has before been stated, Dr Graham had another conversation with his persecuted friend, in which he advised him to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic captured the actual criminal.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was also at this second interview that the bishop asked Graham if he should tell George the truth.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE INITIALS As has before been stated, Dr Graham had another conversation with his persecuted friend, in which he advised him to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic captured the actual criminal.
INITIALS
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From this reading THE INITIALS As has before been stated, Dr Graham had another conversation with his persecuted friend, in which he advised him to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic captured the actual criminal.
interview
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From this reading It was also at this second interview that the bishop asked Graham if he should tell George the truth.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'For what is the use of telling him?' said he, argumentatively; 'doing so will make you uncomfortable and George very unhappy.'
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was also at this second interview that the bishop asked Graham if he should tell George the truth.
later
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From this reading 'But George must learn the truth sooner or later.'
learn
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From this reading 'But George must learn the truth sooner or later.'
littlenounUS /little/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading This question the little doctor answered promptly in the negative.
makenounUS /make/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading 'For what is the use of telling him?' said he, argumentatively; 'doing so will make you uncomfortable and George very unhappy.'
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading 'But George must learn the truth sooner or later.'
negative
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From this reading This question the little doctor answered promptly in the negative.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE INITIALS As has before been stated, Dr Graham had another conversation with his persecuted friend, in which he advised him to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic captured the actual criminal.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading 'But George must learn the truth sooner or later.'
persecuted
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From this reading THE INITIALS As has before been stated, Dr Graham had another conversation with his persecuted friend, in which he advised him to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic captured the actual criminal.
presence
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From this reading THE INITIALS As has before been stated, Dr Graham had another conversation with his persecuted friend, in which he advised him to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic captured the actual criminal.
promptly
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From this reading This question the little doctor answered promptly in the negative.
questionnounUS /ˈquestion/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading This question the little doctor answered promptly in the negative.
said
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From this reading 'For what is the use of telling him?' said he, argumentatively; 'doing so will make you uncomfortable and George very unhappy.'
second
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From this reading It was also at this second interview that the bishop asked Graham if he should tell George the truth.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was also at this second interview that the bishop asked Graham if he should tell George the truth.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading 'For what is the use of telling him?' said he, argumentatively; 'doing so will make you uncomfortable and George very unhappy.'
sooner
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From this reading 'But George must learn the truth sooner or later.'
stated
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From this reading THE INITIALS As has before been stated, Dr Graham had another conversation with his persecuted friend, in which he advised him to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic captured the actual criminal.
tellnounUS /tell/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It was also at this second interview that the bishop asked Graham if he should tell George the truth.
telling
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From this reading 'For what is the use of telling him?' said he, argumentatively; 'doing so will make you uncomfortable and George very unhappy.'
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was also at this second interview that the bishop asked Graham if he should tell George the truth.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE INITIALS As has before been stated, Dr Graham had another conversation with his persecuted friend, in which he advised him to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic captured the actual criminal.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was also at this second interview that the bishop asked Graham if he should tell George the truth.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE INITIALS As has before been stated, Dr Graham had another conversation with his persecuted friend, in which he advised him to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic captured the actual criminal.
tolerate
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From this reading THE INITIALS As has before been stated, Dr Graham had another conversation with his persecuted friend, in which he advised him to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic captured the actual criminal.
truth
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From this reading It was also at this second interview that the bishop asked Graham if he should tell George the truth.
uncomfortable
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From this reading 'For what is the use of telling him?' said he, argumentatively; 'doing so will make you uncomfortable and George very unhappy.'
unhappy
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From this reading 'For what is the use of telling him?' said he, argumentatively; 'doing so will make you uncomfortable and George very unhappy.'
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading THE INITIALS As has before been stated, Dr Graham had another conversation with his persecuted friend, in which he advised him to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic captured the actual criminal.
use
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From this reading 'For what is the use of telling him?' said he, argumentatively; 'doing so will make you uncomfortable and George very unhappy.'
very
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From this reading 'For what is the use of telling him?' said he, argumentatively; 'doing so will make you uncomfortable and George very unhappy.'
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was also at this second interview that the bishop asked Graham if he should tell George the truth.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading 'For what is the use of telling him?' said he, argumentatively; 'doing so will make you uncomfortable and George very unhappy.'
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE INITIALS As has before been stated, Dr Graham had another conversation with his persecuted friend, in which he advised him to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic captured the actual criminal.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading 'For what is the use of telling him?' said he, argumentatively; 'doing so will make you uncomfortable and George very unhappy.'
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE INITIALS As has before been stated, Dr Graham had another conversation with his persecuted friend, in which he advised him to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic captured the actual criminal.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'For what is the use of telling him?' said he, argumentatively; 'doing so will make you uncomfortable and George very unhappy.'
