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Chapter XXXIII
MR. COHENLUPE LEAVES LONDON. Dolly Longestaffe had found himself compelled to go to Fetter Lane immediately after that meeting in Bruton Street at which he had consented to wait two days longer for the payment of his money. This was on a Wednesday, the day appointed for the payment being Friday. He had undertaken that, on his part, Squercum should be made to desist from further immediate proceedings, and he could only carry out his word by visiting Squercum.
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later than; following
From this reading “Dolly Longestaffe had found himself compelled to go to Fetter Lane immediately after that meeting in Bruton Street at which he had consented to wait two days longer for the payment of his money.”
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading “This was on a Wednesday, the day appointed for the payment being Friday.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “He had undertaken that, on his part, Squercum should be made to desist from further immediate proceedings, and he could only carry out his word by visiting Squercum.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Dolly Longestaffe had found himself compelled to go to Fetter Lane immediately after that meeting in Bruton Street at which he had consented to wait two days longer for the payment of his money.”
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “Dolly Longestaffe had found himself compelled to go to Fetter Lane immediately after that meeting in Bruton Street at which he had consented to wait two days longer for the payment of his money.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He had undertaken that, on his part, Squercum should be made to desist from further immediate proceedings, and he could only carry out his word by visiting Squercum.”
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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 This was on a Wednesday, the day appointed for the payment being Friday.
later than; following
From this reading Dolly Longestaffe had found himself compelled to go to Fetter Lane immediately after that meeting in Bruton Street at which he had consented to wait two days longer for the payment of his money.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had undertaken that, on his part, Squercum should be made to desist from further immediate proceedings, and he could only carry out his word by visiting Squercum.
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From this reading This was on a Wednesday, the day appointed for the payment being Friday.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Dolly Longestaffe had found himself compelled to go to Fetter Lane immediately after that meeting in Bruton Street at which he had consented to wait two days longer for the payment of his money.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had undertaken that, on his part, Squercum should be made to desist from further immediate proceedings, and he could only carry out his word by visiting Squercum.
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading This was on a Wednesday, the day appointed for the payment being Friday.
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From this reading Dolly Longestaffe had found himself compelled to go to Fetter Lane immediately after that meeting in Bruton Street at which he had consented to wait two days longer for the payment of his money.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had undertaken that, on his part, Squercum should be made to desist from further immediate proceedings, and he could only carry out his word by visiting Squercum.
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From this reading He had undertaken that, on his part, Squercum should be made to desist from further immediate proceedings, and he could only carry out his word by visiting Squercum.
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From this reading COHENLUPE LEAVES LONDON.
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From this reading Dolly Longestaffe had found himself compelled to go to Fetter Lane immediately after that meeting in Bruton Street at which he had consented to wait two days longer for the payment of his money.
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From this reading Dolly Longestaffe had found himself compelled to go to Fetter Lane immediately after that meeting in Bruton Street at which he had consented to wait two days longer for the payment of his money.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He had undertaken that, on his part, Squercum should be made to desist from further immediate proceedings, and he could only carry out his word by visiting Squercum.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This was on a Wednesday, the day appointed for the payment being Friday.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dolly Longestaffe had found himself compelled to go to Fetter Lane immediately after that meeting in Bruton Street at which he had consented to wait two days longer for the payment of his money.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had undertaken that, on his part, Squercum should be made to desist from further immediate proceedings, and he could only carry out his word by visiting Squercum.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dolly Longestaffe had found himself compelled to go to Fetter Lane immediately after that meeting in Bruton Street at which he had consented to wait two days longer for the payment of his money.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dolly Longestaffe had found himself compelled to go to Fetter Lane immediately after that meeting in Bruton Street at which he had consented to wait two days longer for the payment of his money.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dolly Longestaffe had found himself compelled to go to Fetter Lane immediately after that meeting in Bruton Street at which he had consented to wait two days longer for the payment of his money.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Dolly Longestaffe had found himself compelled to go to Fetter Lane immediately after that meeting in Bruton Street at which he had consented to wait two days longer for the payment of his money.
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From this reading This was on a Wednesday, the day appointed for the payment being Friday.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had undertaken that, on his part, Squercum should be made to desist from further immediate proceedings, and he could only carry out his word by visiting Squercum.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had undertaken that, on his part, Squercum should be made to desist from further immediate proceedings, and he could only carry out his word by visiting Squercum.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dolly Longestaffe had found himself compelled to go to Fetter Lane immediately after that meeting in Bruton Street at which he had consented to wait two days longer for the payment of his money.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dolly Longestaffe had found himself compelled to go to Fetter Lane immediately after that meeting in Bruton Street at which he had consented to wait two days longer for the payment of his money.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dolly Longestaffe had found himself compelled to go to Fetter Lane immediately after that meeting in Bruton Street at which he had consented to wait two days longer for the payment of his money.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Dolly Longestaffe had found himself compelled to go to Fetter Lane immediately after that meeting in Bruton Street at which he had consented to wait two days longer for the payment of his money.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dolly Longestaffe had found himself compelled to go to Fetter Lane immediately after that meeting in Bruton Street at which he had consented to wait two days longer for the payment of his money.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had undertaken that, on his part, Squercum should be made to desist from further immediate proceedings, and he could only carry out his word by visiting Squercum.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dolly Longestaffe had found himself compelled to go to Fetter Lane immediately after that meeting in Bruton Street at which he had consented to wait two days longer for the payment of his money.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dolly Longestaffe had found himself compelled to go to Fetter Lane immediately after that meeting in Bruton Street at which he had consented to wait two days longer for the payment of his money.
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From this reading Dolly Longestaffe had found himself compelled to go to Fetter Lane immediately after that meeting in Bruton Street at which he had consented to wait two days longer for the payment of his money.
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From this reading COHENLUPE LEAVES LONDON.
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From this reading COHENLUPE LEAVES LONDON.
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From this reading Dolly Longestaffe had found himself compelled to go to Fetter Lane immediately after that meeting in Bruton Street at which he had consented to wait two days longer for the payment of his money.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dolly Longestaffe had found himself compelled to go to Fetter Lane immediately after that meeting in Bruton Street at which he had consented to wait two days longer for the payment of his money.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had undertaken that, on his part, Squercum should be made to desist from further immediate proceedings, and he could only carry out his word by visiting Squercum.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dolly Longestaffe had found himself compelled to go to Fetter Lane immediately after that meeting in Bruton Street at which he had consented to wait two days longer for the payment of his money.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dolly Longestaffe had found himself compelled to go to Fetter Lane immediately after that meeting in Bruton Street at which he had consented to wait two days longer for the payment of his money.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MR.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dolly Longestaffe had found himself compelled to go to Fetter Lane immediately after that meeting in Bruton Street at which he had consented to wait two days longer for the payment of his money.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This was on a Wednesday, the day appointed for the payment being Friday.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had undertaken that, on his part, Squercum should be made to desist from further immediate proceedings, and he could only carry out his word by visiting Squercum.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had undertaken that, on his part, Squercum should be made to desist from further immediate proceedings, and he could only carry out his word by visiting Squercum.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He had undertaken that, on his part, Squercum should be made to desist from further immediate proceedings, and he could only carry out his word by visiting Squercum.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dolly Longestaffe had found himself compelled to go to Fetter Lane immediately after that meeting in Bruton Street at which he had consented to wait two days longer for the payment of his money.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had undertaken that, on his part, Squercum should be made to desist from further immediate proceedings, and he could only carry out his word by visiting Squercum.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He had undertaken that, on his part, Squercum should be made to desist from further immediate proceedings, and he could only carry out his word by visiting Squercum.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had undertaken that, on his part, Squercum should be made to desist from further immediate proceedings, and he could only carry out his word by visiting Squercum.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dolly Longestaffe had found himself compelled to go to Fetter Lane immediately after that meeting in Bruton Street at which he had consented to wait two days longer for the payment of his money.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dolly Longestaffe had found himself compelled to go to Fetter Lane immediately after that meeting in Bruton Street at which he had consented to wait two days longer for the payment of his money.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dolly Longestaffe had found himself compelled to go to Fetter Lane immediately after that meeting in Bruton Street at which he had consented to wait two days longer for the payment of his money.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was on a Wednesday, the day appointed for the payment being Friday.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dolly Longestaffe had found himself compelled to go to Fetter Lane immediately after that meeting in Bruton Street at which he had consented to wait two days longer for the payment of his money.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dolly Longestaffe had found himself compelled to go to Fetter Lane immediately after that meeting in Bruton Street at which he had consented to wait two days longer for the payment of his money.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had undertaken that, on his part, Squercum should be made to desist from further immediate proceedings, and he could only carry out his word by visiting Squercum.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had undertaken that, on his part, Squercum should be made to desist from further immediate proceedings, and he could only carry out his word by visiting Squercum.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dolly Longestaffe had found himself compelled to go to Fetter Lane immediately after that meeting in Bruton Street at which he had consented to wait two days longer for the payment of his money.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was on a Wednesday, the day appointed for the payment being Friday.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This was on a Wednesday, the day appointed for the payment being Friday.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Dolly Longestaffe had found himself compelled to go to Fetter Lane immediately after that meeting in Bruton Street at which he had consented to wait two days longer for the payment of his money.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had undertaken that, on his part, Squercum should be made to desist from further immediate proceedings, and he could only carry out his word by visiting Squercum.
