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The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)
The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)

Chapter XXIII · Maurice Scanlan Advises with “His Counsel”

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Jack Massingbred sat in expectation of Mr. Merl's arrival till nigh ten o'clock; and if not manifesting any great degree of impatience at the delay, still showing unmistakable signs of uneasiness, as though the event were not destitute of some cause for anxiety.
At last a note arrived to say that a sudden and imperative necessity to start at once for England would prevent Mr. Merl from keeping his appointment.
I shall be in town by Tuesday,” continued the writer, and if Captain Martin has any communication to make to me respecting his affairs, let it be addressed to Messrs. Twining and Scape's, solicitors, Furnival's Inn.
I hope that with regard to your own matter, you will make suitable provision for the acceptance due on the ninth of next month.
Any further renewal would prove a great inconvenience to yours Very sincerely and to command, Herman Merl.”
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The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)

Chapter XXIII · Maurice Scanlan Advises with “His Counsel”

Chapter XXIII of The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II), “Maurice Scanlan Advises with “His Counsel”,” is here in full — 220 sentences across 44 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/44 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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Jack Massingbred sat in expectation of Mr. Merl's arrival till nigh ten o'clock; and if not manifesting any great degree of impatience at the delay, still showing unmistakable signs of uneasiness, as though the event were not destitute of some cause for anxiety.
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At last a note arrived to say that a sudden and imperative necessity to start at once for England would prevent Mr. Merl from keeping his appointment.
/æt læst ə noʊt ərˈaɪvd tuː seɪ ðæt ə ˈsʌdən ənd ˌɪmˈperətɪv nəˈsesəti tuː stɑːrt æt wʌns fɔːr ˈɪŋɡlənd wʊd prɪˈvent ˈmɪstər mɜːrl frʌm ˈkiːpɪŋ hɪz əˈpɔɪntmənt/
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I shall be in town by Tuesday,” continued the writer, “and if Captain Martin has any communication to make to me respecting his affairs, let it be addressed to Messrs. Twining and Scape's, solicitors, Furnival's Inn.
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I hope that with regard to your own matter, you will make suitable provision for the acceptance due on the ninth of next month.
/aɪ hoʊp ðæt wɪð rɪˈɡɑːrd tuː jɔːr oʊn ˈmætər juː wɪl meɪk ˈsuːtəbəl prəˈvɪʒən fɔːr ðə ækˈseptəns duː ɑːn ðə naɪnθ ʌv nekst mʌnθ/
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Any further renewal would prove a great inconvenience to yoursVery sincerely and to command, “Herman Merl.”
/ˈeni ˈfɜːrðər rɪˈnuːəl wʊd pruːv ə ɡreɪt ˌɪnkənˈviːnjəns tuː jʊrz ˈveri sɪnˈsɪrli ənd tuː kəˈmænd ˈhɜːrmən mɜːrl/

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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destitute adjective US /ˈdestətuːt/

poor enough to need help from others

From this reading “Jack Massingbred sat in expectation of Mr. Merl's arrival till nigh ten o'clock; and if not manifesting any great degree of impatience at the delay, still showing unmistakable signs of uneasiness, as though the event were not destitute of some cause for anxiety.”

Herman noun US /ˈhɜːrmən/

United States jazz musician and bandleader (1913-1987)

From this reading “Any further renewal would prove a great inconvenience to yours “Very sincerely and to command, “Herman Merl.””

manifesting verb US /ˈmænəfestɪŋ/

-ing form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes

From this reading “Jack Massingbred sat in expectation of Mr. Merl's arrival till nigh ten o'clock; and if not manifesting any great degree of impatience at the delay, still showing unmistakable signs of uneasiness, as though the event were not destitute of some cause for anxiety.”

Merl noun US /mɜːrl/

common black European thrush

From this reading “Jack Massingbred sat in expectation of Mr. Merl's arrival till nigh ten o'clock; and if not manifesting any great degree of impatience at the delay, still showing unmistakable signs of uneasiness, as though the event were not destitute of some cause for anxiety.”

ninth noun US /naɪnθ/

position nine in a countable series of things

From this reading “I hope that with regard to your own matter, you will make suitable provision for the acceptance due on the ninth of next month.”

renewal noun US /rɪˈnuːəl/

the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation

From this reading “Any further renewal would prove a great inconvenience to yours “Very sincerely and to command, “Herman Merl.””

solicitors noun US /səˈlɪsətərz/

plural of “solicitor” — a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes

From this reading ““I shall be in town by Tuesday,” continued the writer, “and if Captain Martin has any communication to make to me respecting his affairs, let it be addressed to Messrs. Twining and Scape's, solicitors, Furnival's Inn.”

Twining verb US /ˈtwaɪnɪŋ/

-ing form of “twine” — spin, wind, or twist together

From this reading ““I shall be in town by Tuesday,” continued the writer, “and if Captain Martin has any communication to make to me respecting his affairs, let it be addressed to Messrs. Twining and Scape's, solicitors, Furnival's Inn.”

Word partnerships in these lines

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Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

unmistakable signs adjective + noun counted as “unmistakable sign”

In this reading “Jack Massingbred sat in expectation of Mr. Merl's arrival till nigh ten o'clock; and if not manifesting any great degree of impatience at the delay, still showing unmistakable signs of uneasiness, as though the event were not destitute of some cause for anxiety.”

at once preposition + adverb

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

In this reading “At last a note arrived to say that a sudden and imperative necessity to start at once for England would prevent Mr. Merl from keeping his appointment.”

great inconvenience adjective + noun

In this reading “Any further renewal would prove a great inconvenience to yours “Very sincerely and to command, “Herman Merl.””

next month adjective + noun

In this reading “I hope that with regard to your own matter, you will make suitable provision for the acceptance due on the ninth of next month.”

any communication adjective + noun

In this reading ““I shall be in town by Tuesday,” continued the writer, “and if Captain Martin has any communication to make to me respecting his affairs, let it be addressed to Messrs. Twining and Scape's, solicitors, Furnival's Inn.”

on the ninth preposition + article + noun counted as “on … ninth”

In this reading “I hope that with regard to your own matter, you will make suitable provision for the acceptance due on the ninth of next month.”

great degree adjective + noun

In this reading “Jack Massingbred sat in expectation of Mr. Merl's arrival till nigh ten o'clock; and if not manifesting any great degree of impatience at the delay, still showing unmistakable signs of uneasiness, as though the event were not destitute of some cause for anxiety.”

with regard preposition + noun

In this reading “I hope that with regard to your own matter, you will make suitable provision for the acceptance due on the ninth of next month.”

All words in this reading · 108

Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading At last a note arrived to say that a sudden and imperative necessity to start at once for England would prevent Mr. Merl from keeping his appointment.

acceptancenounUS /ækˈseptəns/

the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true

From this reading I hope that with regard to your own matter, you will make suitable provision for the acceptance due on the ninth of next month.

addressedadjectiveUS /əˈdrest/

(of mail) marked with a destination

From this reading “I shall be in town by Tuesday,” continued the writer, “and if Captain Martin has any communication to make to me respecting his affairs, let it be addressed to Messrs. Twining and Scape's, solicitors, Furnival's Inn.

affairsnounUS /əˈferz/

matters of personal concern

From this reading “I shall be in town by Tuesday,” continued the writer, “and if Captain Martin has any communication to make to me respecting his affairs, let it be addressed to Messrs. Twining and Scape's, solicitors, Furnival's Inn.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Jack Massingbred sat in expectation of Mr. Merl's arrival till nigh ten o'clock; and if not manifesting any great degree of impatience at the delay, still showing unmistakable signs of uneasiness, as though the event were not destitute of some cause for anxiety.

anxietynounUS /æŋˈzaɪəti/

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading Jack Massingbred sat in expectation of Mr. Merl's arrival till nigh ten o'clock; and if not manifesting any great degree of impatience at the delay, still showing unmistakable signs of uneasiness, as though the event were not destitute of some cause for anxiety.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Jack Massingbred sat in expectation of Mr. Merl's arrival till nigh ten o'clock; and if not manifesting any great degree of impatience at the delay, still showing unmistakable signs of uneasiness, as though the event were not destitute of some cause for anxiety.

appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/

the act of putting a person into a non-elective position

From this reading At last a note arrived to say that a sudden and imperative necessity to start at once for England would prevent Mr. Merl from keeping his appointment.

arrivalnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Jack Massingbred sat in expectation of Mr. Merl's arrival till nigh ten o'clock; and if not manifesting any great degree of impatience at the delay, still showing unmistakable signs of uneasiness, as though the event were not destitute of some cause for anxiety.

arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading At last a note arrived to say that a sudden and imperative necessity to start at once for England would prevent Mr. Merl from keeping his appointment.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading Jack Massingbred sat in expectation of Mr. Merl's arrival till nigh ten o'clock; and if not manifesting any great degree of impatience at the delay, still showing unmistakable signs of uneasiness, as though the event were not destitute of some cause for anxiety.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Jack Massingbred sat in expectation of Mr. Merl's arrival till nigh ten o'clock; and if not manifesting any great degree of impatience at the delay, still showing unmistakable signs of uneasiness, as though the event were not destitute of some cause for anxiety.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading “I shall be in town by Tuesday,” continued the writer, “and if Captain Martin has any communication to make to me respecting his affairs, let it be addressed to Messrs. Twining and Scape's, solicitors, Furnival's Inn.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading “I shall be in town by Tuesday,” continued the writer, “and if Captain Martin has any communication to make to me respecting his affairs, let it be addressed to Messrs. Twining and Scape's, solicitors, Furnival's Inn.

CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading “I shall be in town by Tuesday,” continued the writer, “and if Captain Martin has any communication to make to me respecting his affairs, let it be addressed to Messrs. Twining and Scape's, solicitors, Furnival's Inn.

causenounUS /kɑːz/

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Jack Massingbred sat in expectation of Mr. Merl's arrival till nigh ten o'clock; and if not manifesting any great degree of impatience at the delay, still showing unmistakable signs of uneasiness, as though the event were not destitute of some cause for anxiety.

commandnounUS /kəˈmænd/

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading Any further renewal would prove a great inconvenience to yours “Very sincerely and to command, “Herman Merl.”

communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

From this reading “I shall be in town by Tuesday,” continued the writer, “and if Captain Martin has any communication to make to me respecting his affairs, let it be addressed to Messrs. Twining and Scape's, solicitors, Furnival's Inn.

continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/

without stop or interruption

From this reading “I shall be in town by Tuesday,” continued the writer, “and if Captain Martin has any communication to make to me respecting his affairs, let it be addressed to Messrs. Twining and Scape's, solicitors, Furnival's Inn.

degreenounUS /dɪˈɡriː/

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Jack Massingbred sat in expectation of Mr. Merl's arrival till nigh ten o'clock; and if not manifesting any great degree of impatience at the delay, still showing unmistakable signs of uneasiness, as though the event were not destitute of some cause for anxiety.

delayverbUS /dɪˈleɪ/

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading Jack Massingbred sat in expectation of Mr. Merl's arrival till nigh ten o'clock; and if not manifesting any great degree of impatience at the delay, still showing unmistakable signs of uneasiness, as though the event were not destitute of some cause for anxiety.

destituteadjectiveUS /ˈdestətuːt/

poor enough to need help from others

From this reading Jack Massingbred sat in expectation of Mr. Merl's arrival till nigh ten o'clock; and if not manifesting any great degree of impatience at the delay, still showing unmistakable signs of uneasiness, as though the event were not destitute of some cause for anxiety.

dueadjectiveUS /duː/

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading I hope that with regard to your own matter, you will make suitable provision for the acceptance due on the ninth of next month.

EnglandnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlənd/

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading At last a note arrived to say that a sudden and imperative necessity to start at once for England would prevent Mr. Merl from keeping his appointment.

eventnounUS /ɪˈvent/

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Jack Massingbred sat in expectation of Mr. Merl's arrival till nigh ten o'clock; and if not manifesting any great degree of impatience at the delay, still showing unmistakable signs of uneasiness, as though the event were not destitute of some cause for anxiety.

expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/

belief about (or mental picture of) the future

From this reading Jack Massingbred sat in expectation of Mr. Merl's arrival till nigh ten o'clock; and if not manifesting any great degree of impatience at the delay, still showing unmistakable signs of uneasiness, as though the event were not destitute of some cause for anxiety.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Jack Massingbred sat in expectation of Mr. Merl's arrival till nigh ten o'clock; and if not manifesting any great degree of impatience at the delay, still showing unmistakable signs of uneasiness, as though the event were not destitute of some cause for anxiety.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading At last a note arrived to say that a sudden and imperative necessity to start at once for England would prevent Mr. Merl from keeping his appointment.

Furnival's

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From this reading “I shall be in town by Tuesday,” continued the writer, “and if Captain Martin has any communication to make to me respecting his affairs, let it be addressed to Messrs. Twining and Scape's, solicitors, Furnival's Inn.

furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Any further renewal would prove a great inconvenience to yours “Very sincerely and to command, “Herman Merl.”

greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Jack Massingbred sat in expectation of Mr. Merl's arrival till nigh ten o'clock; and if not manifesting any great degree of impatience at the delay, still showing unmistakable signs of uneasiness, as though the event were not destitute of some cause for anxiety.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading “I shall be in town by Tuesday,” continued the writer, “and if Captain Martin has any communication to make to me respecting his affairs, let it be addressed to Messrs. Twining and Scape's, solicitors, Furnival's Inn.

HermannounUS /ˈhɜːrmən/

United States jazz musician and bandleader (1913-1987)

From this reading Any further renewal would prove a great inconvenience to yours “Very sincerely and to command, “Herman Merl.”

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading At last a note arrived to say that a sudden and imperative necessity to start at once for England would prevent Mr. Merl from keeping his appointment.

hopenounUS /hoʊp/

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading I hope that with regard to your own matter, you will make suitable provision for the acceptance due on the ninth of next month.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “I shall be in town by Tuesday,” continued the writer, “and if Captain Martin has any communication to make to me respecting his affairs, let it be addressed to Messrs. Twining and Scape's, solicitors, Furnival's Inn.

ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Jack Massingbred sat in expectation of Mr. Merl's arrival till nigh ten o'clock; and if not manifesting any great degree of impatience at the delay, still showing unmistakable signs of uneasiness, as though the event were not destitute of some cause for anxiety.

impatiencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəns/

a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay

From this reading Jack Massingbred sat in expectation of Mr. Merl's arrival till nigh ten o'clock; and if not manifesting any great degree of impatience at the delay, still showing unmistakable signs of uneasiness, as though the event were not destitute of some cause for anxiety.

imperativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈperətɪv/

requiring attention or action

From this reading At last a note arrived to say that a sudden and imperative necessity to start at once for England would prevent Mr. Merl from keeping his appointment.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Jack Massingbred sat in expectation of Mr. Merl's arrival till nigh ten o'clock; and if not manifesting any great degree of impatience at the delay, still showing unmistakable signs of uneasiness, as though the event were not destitute of some cause for anxiety.

inconveniencenounUS /ˌɪnkənˈviːnjəns/

an inconvenient discomfort

From this reading Any further renewal would prove a great inconvenience to yours “Very sincerely and to command, “Herman Merl.”

InnnounUS /ɪn/

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading “I shall be in town by Tuesday,” continued the writer, “and if Captain Martin has any communication to make to me respecting his affairs, let it be addressed to Messrs. Twining and Scape's, solicitors, Furnival's Inn.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “I shall be in town by Tuesday,” continued the writer, “and if Captain Martin has any communication to make to me respecting his affairs, let it be addressed to Messrs. Twining and Scape's, solicitors, Furnival's Inn.

JacknounUS /dʒæk/

a small worthless amount

From this reading Jack Massingbred sat in expectation of Mr. Merl's arrival till nigh ten o'clock; and if not manifesting any great degree of impatience at the delay, still showing unmistakable signs of uneasiness, as though the event were not destitute of some cause for anxiety.

keepingnounUS /ˈkiːpɪŋ/

conformity or harmony

From this reading At last a note arrived to say that a sudden and imperative necessity to start at once for England would prevent Mr. Merl from keeping his appointment.

lastadjectiveUS /læst/

immediately past

From this reading At last a note arrived to say that a sudden and imperative necessity to start at once for England would prevent Mr. Merl from keeping his appointment.

letauxiliary verbUS /let/

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading “I shall be in town by Tuesday,” continued the writer, “and if Captain Martin has any communication to make to me respecting his affairs, let it be addressed to Messrs. Twining and Scape's, solicitors, Furnival's Inn.

makeverbUS /meɪk/

engage in

From this reading “I shall be in town by Tuesday,” continued the writer, “and if Captain Martin has any communication to make to me respecting his affairs, let it be addressed to Messrs. Twining and Scape's, solicitors, Furnival's Inn.

manifestingverbUS /ˈmænəfestɪŋ/

-ing form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes

From this reading Jack Massingbred sat in expectation of Mr. Merl's arrival till nigh ten o'clock; and if not manifesting any great degree of impatience at the delay, still showing unmistakable signs of uneasiness, as though the event were not destitute of some cause for anxiety.

MartinnounUS /ˈmɑːrtən/

French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)

From this reading “I shall be in town by Tuesday,” continued the writer, “and if Captain Martin has any communication to make to me respecting his affairs, let it be addressed to Messrs. Twining and Scape's, solicitors, Furnival's Inn.

Massingbred

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Jack Massingbred sat in expectation of Mr. Merl's arrival till nigh ten o'clock; and if not manifesting any great degree of impatience at the delay, still showing unmistakable signs of uneasiness, as though the event were not destitute of some cause for anxiety.

matternounUS /ˈmætər/

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading I hope that with regard to your own matter, you will make suitable provision for the acceptance due on the ninth of next month.

mepronounUS /miː/

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “I shall be in town by Tuesday,” continued the writer, “and if Captain Martin has any communication to make to me respecting his affairs, let it be addressed to Messrs. Twining and Scape's, solicitors, Furnival's Inn.

MerlnounUS /mɜːrl/

common black European thrush

From this reading At last a note arrived to say that a sudden and imperative necessity to start at once for England would prevent Mr. Merl from keeping his appointment.

Merl's

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Jack Massingbred sat in expectation of Mr. Merl's arrival till nigh ten o'clock; and if not manifesting any great degree of impatience at the delay, still showing unmistakable signs of uneasiness, as though the event were not destitute of some cause for anxiety.

Messrs

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From this reading “I shall be in town by Tuesday,” continued the writer, “and if Captain Martin has any communication to make to me respecting his affairs, let it be addressed to Messrs. Twining and Scape's, solicitors, Furnival's Inn.

monthnounUS /mʌnθ/

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading I hope that with regard to your own matter, you will make suitable provision for the acceptance due on the ninth of next month.

MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading Jack Massingbred sat in expectation of Mr. Merl's arrival till nigh ten o'clock; and if not manifesting any great degree of impatience at the delay, still showing unmistakable signs of uneasiness, as though the event were not destitute of some cause for anxiety.

necessitynounUS /nəˈsesəti/

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading At last a note arrived to say that a sudden and imperative necessity to start at once for England would prevent Mr. Merl from keeping his appointment.

nextadjectiveUS /nekst/

immediately following in time or order

From this reading I hope that with regard to your own matter, you will make suitable provision for the acceptance due on the ninth of next month.

nighadjectiveUS /naɪ/

not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances

From this reading Jack Massingbred sat in expectation of Mr. Merl's arrival till nigh ten o'clock; and if not manifesting any great degree of impatience at the delay, still showing unmistakable signs of uneasiness, as though the event were not destitute of some cause for anxiety.

ninthnounUS /naɪnθ/

position nine in a countable series of things

From this reading I hope that with regard to your own matter, you will make suitable provision for the acceptance due on the ninth of next month.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Jack Massingbred sat in expectation of Mr. Merl's arrival till nigh ten o'clock; and if not manifesting any great degree of impatience at the delay, still showing unmistakable signs of uneasiness, as though the event were not destitute of some cause for anxiety.

notenounUS /noʊt/

a brief written record

From this reading At last a note arrived to say that a sudden and imperative necessity to start at once for England would prevent Mr. Merl from keeping his appointment.

o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/

according to the clock

From this reading Jack Massingbred sat in expectation of Mr. Merl's arrival till nigh ten o'clock; and if not manifesting any great degree of impatience at the delay, still showing unmistakable signs of uneasiness, as though the event were not destitute of some cause for anxiety.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Jack Massingbred sat in expectation of Mr. Merl's arrival till nigh ten o'clock; and if not manifesting any great degree of impatience at the delay, still showing unmistakable signs of uneasiness, as though the event were not destitute of some cause for anxiety.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I hope that with regard to your own matter, you will make suitable provision for the acceptance due on the ninth of next month.

onceadverbUS /wʌns/

on one occasion

From this reading At last a note arrived to say that a sudden and imperative necessity to start at once for England would prevent Mr. Merl from keeping his appointment.

ownverbUS /oʊn/

have ownership or possession of

From this reading I hope that with regard to your own matter, you will make suitable provision for the acceptance due on the ninth of next month.

preventverbUS /prɪˈvent/

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading At last a note arrived to say that a sudden and imperative necessity to start at once for England would prevent Mr. Merl from keeping his appointment.

proveverbUS /pruːv/

be shown or be found to be

From this reading Any further renewal would prove a great inconvenience to yours “Very sincerely and to command, “Herman Merl.”

provisionnounUS /prəˈvɪʒən/

a stipulated condition

From this reading I hope that with regard to your own matter, you will make suitable provision for the acceptance due on the ninth of next month.

regardnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrd/

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading I hope that with regard to your own matter, you will make suitable provision for the acceptance due on the ninth of next month.

renewalnounUS /rɪˈnuːəl/

the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation

From this reading Any further renewal would prove a great inconvenience to yours “Very sincerely and to command, “Herman Merl.”

respectingverbUS /riˈspektɪŋ/

-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of

From this reading “I shall be in town by Tuesday,” continued the writer, “and if Captain Martin has any communication to make to me respecting his affairs, let it be addressed to Messrs. Twining and Scape's, solicitors, Furnival's Inn.

satnounUS /sæt/

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Jack Massingbred sat in expectation of Mr. Merl's arrival till nigh ten o'clock; and if not manifesting any great degree of impatience at the delay, still showing unmistakable signs of uneasiness, as though the event were not destitute of some cause for anxiety.

sayverbUS /seɪ/

express in words

From this reading At last a note arrived to say that a sudden and imperative necessity to start at once for England would prevent Mr. Merl from keeping his appointment.

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From this reading “I shall be in town by Tuesday,” continued the writer, “and if Captain Martin has any communication to make to me respecting his affairs, let it be addressed to Messrs. Twining and Scape's, solicitors, Furnival's Inn.

shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading “I shall be in town by Tuesday,” continued the writer, “and if Captain Martin has any communication to make to me respecting his affairs, let it be addressed to Messrs. Twining and Scape's, solicitors, Furnival's Inn.

showingnounUS /ˈʃoʊɪŋ/

the display of a motion picture

From this reading Jack Massingbred sat in expectation of Mr. Merl's arrival till nigh ten o'clock; and if not manifesting any great degree of impatience at the delay, still showing unmistakable signs of uneasiness, as though the event were not destitute of some cause for anxiety.

signsnounUS /saɪnz/

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading Jack Massingbred sat in expectation of Mr. Merl's arrival till nigh ten o'clock; and if not manifesting any great degree of impatience at the delay, still showing unmistakable signs of uneasiness, as though the event were not destitute of some cause for anxiety.

sincerelyadverbUS /sɪnˈsɪrli/

with sincerity; without pretense

From this reading Any further renewal would prove a great inconvenience to yours “Very sincerely and to command, “Herman Merl.”

solicitorsnounUS /səˈlɪsətərz/

plural of “solicitor” — a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes

From this reading “I shall be in town by Tuesday,” continued the writer, “and if Captain Martin has any communication to make to me respecting his affairs, let it be addressed to Messrs. Twining and Scape's, solicitors, Furnival's Inn.

someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Jack Massingbred sat in expectation of Mr. Merl's arrival till nigh ten o'clock; and if not manifesting any great degree of impatience at the delay, still showing unmistakable signs of uneasiness, as though the event were not destitute of some cause for anxiety.

startverbUS /stɑːrt/

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading At last a note arrived to say that a sudden and imperative necessity to start at once for England would prevent Mr. Merl from keeping his appointment.

stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/

not in physical motion

From this reading Jack Massingbred sat in expectation of Mr. Merl's arrival till nigh ten o'clock; and if not manifesting any great degree of impatience at the delay, still showing unmistakable signs of uneasiness, as though the event were not destitute of some cause for anxiety.

suddenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌdən/

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading At last a note arrived to say that a sudden and imperative necessity to start at once for England would prevent Mr. Merl from keeping his appointment.

suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading I hope that with regard to your own matter, you will make suitable provision for the acceptance due on the ninth of next month.

tennounUS /ten/

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Jack Massingbred sat in expectation of Mr. Merl's arrival till nigh ten o'clock; and if not manifesting any great degree of impatience at the delay, still showing unmistakable signs of uneasiness, as though the event were not destitute of some cause for anxiety.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At last a note arrived to say that a sudden and imperative necessity to start at once for England would prevent Mr. Merl from keeping his appointment.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Jack Massingbred sat in expectation of Mr. Merl's arrival till nigh ten o'clock; and if not manifesting any great degree of impatience at the delay, still showing unmistakable signs of uneasiness, as though the event were not destitute of some cause for anxiety.

thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Jack Massingbred sat in expectation of Mr. Merl's arrival till nigh ten o'clock; and if not manifesting any great degree of impatience at the delay, still showing unmistakable signs of uneasiness, as though the event were not destitute of some cause for anxiety.

tillprepositionUS /tɪl/

up to a particular time

From this reading Jack Massingbred sat in expectation of Mr. Merl's arrival till nigh ten o'clock; and if not manifesting any great degree of impatience at the delay, still showing unmistakable signs of uneasiness, as though the event were not destitute of some cause for anxiety.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading At last a note arrived to say that a sudden and imperative necessity to start at once for England would prevent Mr. Merl from keeping his appointment.

townnounUS /taʊn/

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading “I shall be in town by Tuesday,” continued the writer, “and if Captain Martin has any communication to make to me respecting his affairs, let it be addressed to Messrs. Twining and Scape's, solicitors, Furnival's Inn.

TuesdaynounUS /ˈtuːzdi/

the third day of the week; the second working day

From this reading “I shall be in town by Tuesday,” continued the writer, “and if Captain Martin has any communication to make to me respecting his affairs, let it be addressed to Messrs. Twining and Scape's, solicitors, Furnival's Inn.

TwiningverbUS /ˈtwaɪnɪŋ/

-ing form of “twine” — spin, wind, or twist together

From this reading “I shall be in town by Tuesday,” continued the writer, “and if Captain Martin has any communication to make to me respecting his affairs, let it be addressed to Messrs. Twining and Scape's, solicitors, Furnival's Inn.

uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/

feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable

From this reading Jack Massingbred sat in expectation of Mr. Merl's arrival till nigh ten o'clock; and if not manifesting any great degree of impatience at the delay, still showing unmistakable signs of uneasiness, as though the event were not destitute of some cause for anxiety.

unmistakableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbəl/

clearly evident to the mind

From this reading Jack Massingbred sat in expectation of Mr. Merl's arrival till nigh ten o'clock; and if not manifesting any great degree of impatience at the delay, still showing unmistakable signs of uneasiness, as though the event were not destitute of some cause for anxiety.

VeryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading Any further renewal would prove a great inconvenience to yours “Very sincerely and to command, “Herman Merl.”

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Jack Massingbred sat in expectation of Mr. Merl's arrival till nigh ten o'clock; and if not manifesting any great degree of impatience at the delay, still showing unmistakable signs of uneasiness, as though the event were not destitute of some cause for anxiety.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading I hope that with regard to your own matter, you will make suitable provision for the acceptance due on the ninth of next month.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading I hope that with regard to your own matter, you will make suitable provision for the acceptance due on the ninth of next month.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading At last a note arrived to say that a sudden and imperative necessity to start at once for England would prevent Mr. Merl from keeping his appointment.

writernounUS /ˈraɪtər/

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading “I shall be in town by Tuesday,” continued the writer, “and if Captain Martin has any communication to make to me respecting his affairs, let it be addressed to Messrs. Twining and Scape's, solicitors, Furnival's Inn.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I hope that with regard to your own matter, you will make suitable provision for the acceptance due on the ninth of next month.

yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I hope that with regard to your own matter, you will make suitable provision for the acceptance due on the ninth of next month.

yourspronounUS /jʊrz/

the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to

From this reading Any further renewal would prove a great inconvenience to yours “Very sincerely and to command, “Herman Merl.”

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