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Chapter VII
RAINEY MAKES DECISION "Well?" asked Lund, "what are you goin' to do about it, Rainey? Stick with me, or line up with the rest of 'em, work yore passage, an' thank 'em for nothing when they divvy the stuff an' leave you out? You've got to decide one way or the other damn' quick, for the show-down's on the program for ter-morrer." "You haven't said outright what you are going to do yourself," replied Rainey. "As for me, I seem to be between the devil and the deep sea.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “RAINEY MAKES DECISION "Well?" asked Lund, "what are you goin' to do about it, Rainey?”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “RAINEY MAKES DECISION "Well?" asked Lund, "what are you goin' to do about it, Rainey?”
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading “"As for me, I seem to be between the devil and the deep sea.”
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “Stick with me, or line up with the rest of 'em, work yore passage, an' thank 'em for nothing when they divvy the stuff an' leave you out?”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “You've got to decide one way or the other damn' quick, for the show-down's on the program for ter-morrer."”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Stick with me, or line up with the rest of 'em, work yore passage, an' thank 'em for nothing when they divvy the stuff an' leave you out?”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"You haven't said outright what you are going to do yourself," replied Rainey.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Stick with me, or line up with the rest of 'em, work yore passage, an' thank 'em for nothing when they divvy the stuff an' leave you out?”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “RAINEY MAKES DECISION "Well?" asked Lund, "what are you goin' to do about it, Rainey?”
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading “"You haven't said outright what you are going to do yourself," replied Rainey.”
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading RAINEY MAKES DECISION "Well?" asked Lund, "what are you goin' to do about it, Rainey?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Stick with me, or line up with the rest of 'em, work yore passage, an' thank 'em for nothing when they divvy the stuff an' leave you out?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "As for me, I seem to be between the devil and the deep sea.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading RAINEY MAKES DECISION "Well?" asked Lund, "what are you goin' to do about it, Rainey?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "As for me, I seem to be between the devil and the deep sea.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading RAINEY MAKES DECISION "Well?" asked Lund, "what are you goin' to do about it, Rainey?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "As for me, I seem to be between the devil and the deep sea.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading "As for me, I seem to be between the devil and the deep sea.
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From this reading You've got to decide one way or the other damn' quick, for the show-down's on the program for ter-morrer."
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From this reading You've got to decide one way or the other damn' quick, for the show-down's on the program for ter-morrer."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RAINEY MAKES DECISION "Well?" asked Lund, "what are you goin' to do about it, Rainey?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "As for me, I seem to be between the devil and the deep sea.
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From this reading "As for me, I seem to be between the devil and the deep sea.
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From this reading Stick with me, or line up with the rest of 'em, work yore passage, an' thank 'em for nothing when they divvy the stuff an' leave you out?
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading RAINEY MAKES DECISION "Well?" asked Lund, "what are you goin' to do about it, Rainey?
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From this reading Stick with me, or line up with the rest of 'em, work yore passage, an' thank 'em for nothing when they divvy the stuff an' leave you out?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Stick with me, or line up with the rest of 'em, work yore passage, an' thank 'em for nothing when they divvy the stuff an' leave you out?
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From this reading RAINEY MAKES DECISION "Well?" asked Lund, "what are you goin' to do about it, Rainey?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You haven't said outright what you are going to do yourself," replied Rainey.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You've got to decide one way or the other damn' quick, for the show-down's on the program for ter-morrer."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You haven't said outright what you are going to do yourself," replied Rainey.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "As for me, I seem to be between the devil and the deep sea.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading RAINEY MAKES DECISION "Well?" asked Lund, "what are you goin' to do about it, Rainey?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Stick with me, or line up with the rest of 'em, work yore passage, an' thank 'em for nothing when they divvy the stuff an' leave you out?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Stick with me, or line up with the rest of 'em, work yore passage, an' thank 'em for nothing when they divvy the stuff an' leave you out?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RAINEY MAKES DECISION "Well?" asked Lund, "what are you goin' to do about it, Rainey?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RAINEY MAKES DECISION "Well?" asked Lund, "what are you goin' to do about it, Rainey?
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Stick with me, or line up with the rest of 'em, work yore passage, an' thank 'em for nothing when they divvy the stuff an' leave you out?
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Stick with me, or line up with the rest of 'em, work yore passage, an' thank 'em for nothing when they divvy the stuff an' leave you out?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Stick with me, or line up with the rest of 'em, work yore passage, an' thank 'em for nothing when they divvy the stuff an' leave you out?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading You've got to decide one way or the other damn' quick, for the show-down's on the program for ter-morrer."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading You've got to decide one way or the other damn' quick, for the show-down's on the program for ter-morrer."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Stick with me, or line up with the rest of 'em, work yore passage, an' thank 'em for nothing when they divvy the stuff an' leave you out?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You've got to decide one way or the other damn' quick, for the show-down's on the program for ter-morrer."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Stick with me, or line up with the rest of 'em, work yore passage, an' thank 'em for nothing when they divvy the stuff an' leave you out?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You haven't said outright what you are going to do yourself," replied Rainey.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Stick with me, or line up with the rest of 'em, work yore passage, an' thank 'em for nothing when they divvy the stuff an' leave you out?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You've got to decide one way or the other damn' quick, for the show-down's on the program for ter-morrer."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You've got to decide one way or the other damn' quick, for the show-down's on the program for ter-morrer."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RAINEY MAKES DECISION "Well?" asked Lund, "what are you goin' to do about it, Rainey?
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "You haven't said outright what you are going to do yourself," replied Rainey.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Stick with me, or line up with the rest of 'em, work yore passage, an' thank 'em for nothing when they divvy the stuff an' leave you out?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You haven't said outright what you are going to do yourself," replied Rainey.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "As for me, I seem to be between the devil and the deep sea.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "As for me, I seem to be between the devil and the deep sea.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You've got to decide one way or the other damn' quick, for the show-down's on the program for ter-morrer."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Stick with me, or line up with the rest of 'em, work yore passage, an' thank 'em for nothing when they divvy the stuff an' leave you out?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Stick with me, or line up with the rest of 'em, work yore passage, an' thank 'em for nothing when they divvy the stuff an' leave you out?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You've got to decide one way or the other damn' quick, for the show-down's on the program for ter-morrer."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Stick with me, or line up with the rest of 'em, work yore passage, an' thank 'em for nothing when they divvy the stuff an' leave you out?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Stick with me, or line up with the rest of 'em, work yore passage, an' thank 'em for nothing when they divvy the stuff an' leave you out?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Stick with me, or line up with the rest of 'em, work yore passage, an' thank 'em for nothing when they divvy the stuff an' leave you out?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading RAINEY MAKES DECISION "Well?" asked Lund, "what are you goin' to do about it, Rainey?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Stick with me, or line up with the rest of 'em, work yore passage, an' thank 'em for nothing when they divvy the stuff an' leave you out?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You've got to decide one way or the other damn' quick, for the show-down's on the program for ter-morrer."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RAINEY MAKES DECISION "Well?" asked Lund, "what are you goin' to do about it, Rainey?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading RAINEY MAKES DECISION "Well?" asked Lund, "what are you goin' to do about it, Rainey?
at the time that
From this reading Stick with me, or line up with the rest of 'em, work yore passage, an' thank 'em for nothing when they divvy the stuff an' leave you out?
in the company of; together with
From this reading Stick with me, or line up with the rest of 'em, work yore passage, an' thank 'em for nothing when they divvy the stuff an' leave you out?
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From this reading Stick with me, or line up with the rest of 'em, work yore passage, an' thank 'em for nothing when they divvy the stuff an' leave you out?
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From this reading Stick with me, or line up with the rest of 'em, work yore passage, an' thank 'em for nothing when they divvy the stuff an' leave you out?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading RAINEY MAKES DECISION "Well?" asked Lund, "what are you goin' to do about it, Rainey?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You've got to decide one way or the other damn' quick, for the show-down's on the program for ter-morrer."
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading "You haven't said outright what you are going to do yourself," replied Rainey.
