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Chapter XVIII
Hope, tells a flattering tale to Mr. Rugge. He is undeceived by a solicitor; and left to mourn; but in turn, though unconsciously, Mr. Rugge deceives the solicitor, and the solicitor deceives his client,--which is 6s. 8d. in the solicitor's pocket. The next morning Arabella Crane was scarcely dressed before Mr. Rugge knocked at her door. On the previous day the detective had informed him that William and Sophy Waife were discovered to have sailed for America.
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earlier than; in front of
From this reading “The next morning Arabella Crane was scarcely dressed before Mr. Rugge knocked at her door.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “On the previous day the detective had informed him that William and Sophy Waife were discovered to have sailed for America.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He is undeceived by a solicitor; and left to mourn; but in turn, though unconsciously, Mr. Rugge deceives the solicitor, and the solicitor deceives his client,--which is 6s.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The next morning Arabella Crane was scarcely dressed before Mr. Rugge knocked at her door.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The next morning Arabella Crane was scarcely dressed before Mr. Rugge knocked at her door.”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “He is undeceived by a solicitor; and left to mourn; but in turn, though unconsciously, Mr. Rugge deceives the solicitor, and the solicitor deceives his client,--which is 6s.”
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From this reading He is undeceived by a solicitor; and left to mourn; but in turn, though unconsciously, Mr. Rugge deceives the solicitor, and the solicitor deceives his client,--which is 6s.
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From this reading 8d. in the solicitor's pocket.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Hope, tells a flattering tale to Mr. Rugge.
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From this reading On the previous day the detective had informed him that William and Sophy Waife were discovered to have sailed for America.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He is undeceived by a solicitor; and left to mourn; but in turn, though unconsciously, Mr. Rugge deceives the solicitor, and the solicitor deceives his client,--which is 6s.
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From this reading The next morning Arabella Crane was scarcely dressed before Mr. Rugge knocked at her door.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The next morning Arabella Crane was scarcely dressed before Mr. Rugge knocked at her door.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The next morning Arabella Crane was scarcely dressed before Mr. Rugge knocked at her door.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He is undeceived by a solicitor; and left to mourn; but in turn, though unconsciously, Mr. Rugge deceives the solicitor, and the solicitor deceives his client,--which is 6s.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He is undeceived by a solicitor; and left to mourn; but in turn, though unconsciously, Mr. Rugge deceives the solicitor, and the solicitor deceives his client,--which is 6s.
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From this reading He is undeceived by a solicitor; and left to mourn; but in turn, though unconsciously, Mr. Rugge deceives the solicitor, and the solicitor deceives his client,--which is 6s.
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From this reading The next morning Arabella Crane was scarcely dressed before Mr. Rugge knocked at her door.
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From this reading 8d. in the solicitor's pocket.
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From this reading On the previous day the detective had informed him that William and Sophy Waife were discovered to have sailed for America.
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From this reading He is undeceived by a solicitor; and left to mourn; but in turn, though unconsciously, Mr. Rugge deceives the solicitor, and the solicitor deceives his client,--which is 6s.
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From this reading On the previous day the detective had informed him that William and Sophy Waife were discovered to have sailed for America.
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From this reading On the previous day the detective had informed him that William and Sophy Waife were discovered to have sailed for America.
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From this reading The next morning Arabella Crane was scarcely dressed before Mr. Rugge knocked at her door.
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From this reading The next morning Arabella Crane was scarcely dressed before Mr. Rugge knocked at her door.
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From this reading Hope, tells a flattering tale to Mr. Rugge.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On the previous day the detective had informed him that William and Sophy Waife were discovered to have sailed for America.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On the previous day the detective had informed him that William and Sophy Waife were discovered to have sailed for America.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading On the previous day the detective had informed him that William and Sophy Waife were discovered to have sailed for America.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He is undeceived by a solicitor; and left to mourn; but in turn, though unconsciously, Mr. Rugge deceives the solicitor, and the solicitor deceives his client,--which is 6s.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The next morning Arabella Crane was scarcely dressed before Mr. Rugge knocked at her door.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On the previous day the detective had informed him that William and Sophy Waife were discovered to have sailed for America.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He is undeceived by a solicitor; and left to mourn; but in turn, though unconsciously, Mr. Rugge deceives the solicitor, and the solicitor deceives his client,--which is 6s.
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From this reading Hope, tells a flattering tale to Mr. Rugge.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He is undeceived by a solicitor; and left to mourn; but in turn, though unconsciously, Mr. Rugge deceives the solicitor, and the solicitor deceives his client,--which is 6s.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the previous day the detective had informed him that William and Sophy Waife were discovered to have sailed for America.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He is undeceived by a solicitor; and left to mourn; but in turn, though unconsciously, Mr. Rugge deceives the solicitor, and the solicitor deceives his client,--which is 6s.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next morning Arabella Crane was scarcely dressed before Mr. Rugge knocked at her door.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He is undeceived by a solicitor; and left to mourn; but in turn, though unconsciously, Mr. Rugge deceives the solicitor, and the solicitor deceives his client,--which is 6s.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The next morning Arabella Crane was scarcely dressed before Mr. Rugge knocked at her door.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He is undeceived by a solicitor; and left to mourn; but in turn, though unconsciously, Mr. Rugge deceives the solicitor, and the solicitor deceives his client,--which is 6s.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hope, tells a flattering tale to Mr. Rugge.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The next morning Arabella Crane was scarcely dressed before Mr. Rugge knocked at her door.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the previous day the detective had informed him that William and Sophy Waife were discovered to have sailed for America.
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From this reading 8d. in the solicitor's pocket.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the previous day the detective had informed him that William and Sophy Waife were discovered to have sailed for America.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hope, tells a flattering tale to Mr. Rugge.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He is undeceived by a solicitor; and left to mourn; but in turn, though unconsciously, Mr. Rugge deceives the solicitor, and the solicitor deceives his client,--which is 6s.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the previous day the detective had informed him that William and Sophy Waife were discovered to have sailed for America.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next morning Arabella Crane was scarcely dressed before Mr. Rugge knocked at her door.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He is undeceived by a solicitor; and left to mourn; but in turn, though unconsciously, Mr. Rugge deceives the solicitor, and the solicitor deceives his client,--which is 6s.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 8d. in the solicitor's pocket.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the previous day the detective had informed him that William and Sophy Waife were discovered to have sailed for America.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hope, tells a flattering tale to Mr. Rugge.
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From this reading Hope, tells a flattering tale to Mr. Rugge.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On the previous day the detective had informed him that William and Sophy Waife were discovered to have sailed for America.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He is undeceived by a solicitor; and left to mourn; but in turn, though unconsciously, Mr. Rugge deceives the solicitor, and the solicitor deceives his client,--which is 6s.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He is undeceived by a solicitor; and left to mourn; but in turn, though unconsciously, Mr. Rugge deceives the solicitor, and the solicitor deceives his client,--which is 6s.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hope, tells a flattering tale to Mr. Rugge.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He is undeceived by a solicitor; and left to mourn; but in turn, though unconsciously, Mr. Rugge deceives the solicitor, and the solicitor deceives his client,--which is 6s.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He is undeceived by a solicitor; and left to mourn; but in turn, though unconsciously, Mr. Rugge deceives the solicitor, and the solicitor deceives his client,--which is 6s.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He is undeceived by a solicitor; and left to mourn; but in turn, though unconsciously, Mr. Rugge deceives the solicitor, and the solicitor deceives his client,--which is 6s.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the previous day the detective had informed him that William and Sophy Waife were discovered to have sailed for America.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next morning Arabella Crane was scarcely dressed before Mr. Rugge knocked at her door.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the previous day the detective had informed him that William and Sophy Waife were discovered to have sailed for America.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He is undeceived by a solicitor; and left to mourn; but in turn, though unconsciously, Mr. Rugge deceives the solicitor, and the solicitor deceives his client,--which is 6s.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the previous day the detective had informed him that William and Sophy Waife were discovered to have sailed for America.
