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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Vocabulary

Isn't the next but one

Hi! Could you please explain what the following expression means? I would really appreciate it.

His house isn't the next but one to that of the doctor.
  

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He does not live two doors from the doctor.

— Mister Micawber

  • He does not live two doors from the doctor.
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He does not live two doors from the doctor.
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Thank you, Mister! Does this imply that he may live next door or three doors from the doctor or in any other house but two doors away?
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