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Chapter XXVI
The Mal-Pais Billie Prince laughed. The joke was on him, but he was glad of it. As sheriff of Washington County it had been his duty to accept any aid that might come from the treachery of Sanders; but as a friend of Jim Clanton he did not want to win over him by using such weapons. "Tickled to death, ain't you?" snapped the ex-foreman sourly. "Looks to me like you didn't want to make this arrest, Mr. Sheriff.
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the past participle of “be”
From this reading “As sheriff of Washington County it had been his duty to accept any aid that might come from the treachery of Sanders; but as a friend of Jim Clanton he did not want to win over him by using such weapons.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “As sheriff of Washington County it had been his duty to accept any aid that might come from the treachery of Sanders; but as a friend of Jim Clanton he did not want to win over him by using such weapons.”
a responsibility that must be carried out
From this reading “As sheriff of Washington County it had been his duty to accept any aid that might come from the treachery of Sanders; but as a friend of Jim Clanton he did not want to win over him by using such weapons.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Looks to me like you didn't want to make this arrest, Mr. Sheriff.”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “As sheriff of Washington County it had been his duty to accept any aid that might come from the treachery of Sanders; but as a friend of Jim Clanton he did not want to win over him by using such weapons.”
above and across; more than
From this reading “As sheriff of Washington County it had been his duty to accept any aid that might come from the treachery of Sanders; but as a friend of Jim Clanton he did not want to win over him by using such weapons.”
betrayal of trust
From this reading “As sheriff of Washington County it had been his duty to accept any aid that might come from the treachery of Sanders; but as a friend of Jim Clanton he did not want to win over him by using such weapons.”
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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 As sheriff of Washington County it had been his duty to accept any aid that might come from the treachery of Sanders; but as a friend of Jim Clanton he did not want to win over him by using such weapons.
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From this reading As sheriff of Washington County it had been his duty to accept any aid that might come from the treachery of Sanders; but as a friend of Jim Clanton he did not want to win over him by using such weapons.
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From this reading As sheriff of Washington County it had been his duty to accept any aid that might come from the treachery of Sanders; but as a friend of Jim Clanton he did not want to win over him by using such weapons.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Tickled to death, ain't you?" snapped the ex-foreman sourly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As sheriff of Washington County it had been his duty to accept any aid that might come from the treachery of Sanders; but as a friend of Jim Clanton he did not want to win over him by using such weapons.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Looks to me like you didn't want to make this arrest, Mr. Sheriff.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As sheriff of Washington County it had been his duty to accept any aid that might come from the treachery of Sanders; but as a friend of Jim Clanton he did not want to win over him by using such weapons.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As sheriff of Washington County it had been his duty to accept any aid that might come from the treachery of Sanders; but as a friend of Jim Clanton he did not want to win over him by using such weapons.
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From this reading The Mal-Pais Billie Prince laughed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The joke was on him, but he was glad of it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As sheriff of Washington County it had been his duty to accept any aid that might come from the treachery of Sanders; but as a friend of Jim Clanton he did not want to win over him by using such weapons.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As sheriff of Washington County it had been his duty to accept any aid that might come from the treachery of Sanders; but as a friend of Jim Clanton he did not want to win over him by using such weapons.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading As sheriff of Washington County it had been his duty to accept any aid that might come from the treachery of Sanders; but as a friend of Jim Clanton he did not want to win over him by using such weapons.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As sheriff of Washington County it had been his duty to accept any aid that might come from the treachery of Sanders; but as a friend of Jim Clanton he did not want to win over him by using such weapons.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Tickled to death, ain't you?" snapped the ex-foreman sourly.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading As sheriff of Washington County it had been his duty to accept any aid that might come from the treachery of Sanders; but as a friend of Jim Clanton he did not want to win over him by using such weapons.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Looks to me like you didn't want to make this arrest, Mr. Sheriff.
a responsibility that must be carried out
From this reading As sheriff of Washington County it had been his duty to accept any aid that might come from the treachery of Sanders; but as a friend of Jim Clanton he did not want to win over him by using such weapons.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Tickled to death, ain't you?" snapped the ex-foreman sourly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As sheriff of Washington County it had been his duty to accept any aid that might come from the treachery of Sanders; but as a friend of Jim Clanton he did not want to win over him by using such weapons.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As sheriff of Washington County it had been his duty to accept any aid that might come from the treachery of Sanders; but as a friend of Jim Clanton he did not want to win over him by using such weapons.
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From this reading The joke was on him, but he was glad of it.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As sheriff of Washington County it had been his duty to accept any aid that might come from the treachery of Sanders; but as a friend of Jim Clanton he did not want to win over him by using such weapons.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The joke was on him, but he was glad of it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The joke was on him, but he was glad of it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As sheriff of Washington County it had been his duty to accept any aid that might come from the treachery of Sanders; but as a friend of Jim Clanton he did not want to win over him by using such weapons.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The joke was on him, but he was glad of it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As sheriff of Washington County it had been his duty to accept any aid that might come from the treachery of Sanders; but as a friend of Jim Clanton he did not want to win over him by using such weapons.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The joke was on him, but he was glad of it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Mal-Pais Billie Prince laughed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Looks to me like you didn't want to make this arrest, Mr. Sheriff.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Looks to me like you didn't want to make this arrest, Mr. Sheriff.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Looks to me like you didn't want to make this arrest, Mr. Sheriff.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Mal-Pais Billie Prince laughed.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Looks to me like you didn't want to make this arrest, Mr. Sheriff.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading As sheriff of Washington County it had been his duty to accept any aid that might come from the treachery of Sanders; but as a friend of Jim Clanton he did not want to win over him by using such weapons.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Looks to me like you didn't want to make this arrest, Mr. Sheriff.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As sheriff of Washington County it had been his duty to accept any aid that might come from the treachery of Sanders; but as a friend of Jim Clanton he did not want to win over him by using such weapons.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The joke was on him, but he was glad of it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The joke was on him, but he was glad of it.
above and across; more than
From this reading As sheriff of Washington County it had been his duty to accept any aid that might come from the treachery of Sanders; but as a friend of Jim Clanton he did not want to win over him by using such weapons.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Mal-Pais Billie Prince laughed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As sheriff of Washington County it had been his duty to accept any aid that might come from the treachery of Sanders; but as a friend of Jim Clanton he did not want to win over him by using such weapons.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As sheriff of Washington County it had been his duty to accept any aid that might come from the treachery of Sanders; but as a friend of Jim Clanton he did not want to win over him by using such weapons.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Tickled to death, ain't you?" snapped the ex-foreman sourly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Tickled to death, ain't you?" snapped the ex-foreman sourly.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading As sheriff of Washington County it had been his duty to accept any aid that might come from the treachery of Sanders; but as a friend of Jim Clanton he did not want to win over him by using such weapons.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As sheriff of Washington County it had been his duty to accept any aid that might come from the treachery of Sanders; but as a friend of Jim Clanton he did not want to win over him by using such weapons.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Mal-Pais Billie Prince laughed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Looks to me like you didn't want to make this arrest, Mr. Sheriff.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Tickled to death, ain't you?" snapped the ex-foreman sourly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As sheriff of Washington County it had been his duty to accept any aid that might come from the treachery of Sanders; but as a friend of Jim Clanton he did not want to win over him by using such weapons.
betrayal of trust
From this reading As sheriff of Washington County it had been his duty to accept any aid that might come from the treachery of Sanders; but as a friend of Jim Clanton he did not want to win over him by using such weapons.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As sheriff of Washington County it had been his duty to accept any aid that might come from the treachery of Sanders; but as a friend of Jim Clanton he did not want to win over him by using such weapons.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As sheriff of Washington County it had been his duty to accept any aid that might come from the treachery of Sanders; but as a friend of Jim Clanton he did not want to win over him by using such weapons.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The joke was on him, but he was glad of it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As sheriff of Washington County it had been his duty to accept any aid that might come from the treachery of Sanders; but as a friend of Jim Clanton he did not want to win over him by using such weapons.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As sheriff of Washington County it had been his duty to accept any aid that might come from the treachery of Sanders; but as a friend of Jim Clanton he did not want to win over him by using such weapons.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As sheriff of Washington County it had been his duty to accept any aid that might come from the treachery of Sanders; but as a friend of Jim Clanton he did not want to win over him by using such weapons.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Tickled to death, ain't you?" snapped the ex-foreman sourly.
