Chapter X · A Man Hunt in Arizona

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading “He does not look as if he had the intelligence of a rabbit, Cody.”

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From this reading It may be instinct or it may be intelligence—I’ll not venture a decided opinion on the point—but the proof is abundant that he is, par excellence, the great and only human sleuthhound.”

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From this reading “I’ll admit that he would not likely pull a prize at a scholastic exhibition, colonel; but he knows one thing, and he knows it well.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading “I’ll admit that he would not likely pull a prize at a scholastic exhibition, colonel; but he knows one thing, and he knows it well.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading “He does not look as if he had the intelligence of a rabbit, Cody.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “I’ll admit that he would not likely pull a prize at a scholastic exhibition, colonel; but he knows one thing, and he knows it well.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It may be instinct or it may be intelligence—I’ll not venture a decided opinion on the point—but the proof is abundant that he is, par excellence, the great and only human sleuthhound.”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “I’ll admit that he would not likely pull a prize at a scholastic exhibition, colonel; but he knows one thing, and he knows it well.

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From this reading “He does not look as if he had the intelligence of a rabbit, Cody.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “I’ll admit that he would not likely pull a prize at a scholastic exhibition, colonel; but he knows one thing, and he knows it well.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It may be instinct or it may be intelligence—I’ll not venture a decided opinion on the point—but the proof is abundant that he is, par excellence, the great and only human sleuthhound.”

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From this reading The tone was despondent.

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “He does not look as if he had the intelligence of a rabbit, Cody.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It may be instinct or it may be intelligence—I’ll not venture a decided opinion on the point—but the proof is abundant that he is, par excellence, the great and only human sleuthhound.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “I’ll admit that he would not likely pull a prize at a scholastic exhibition, colonel; but he knows one thing, and he knows it well.

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From this reading The speaker’s fine face was shadowed with grief.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading The speaker’s fine face was shadowed with grief.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading It may be instinct or it may be intelligence—I’ll not venture a decided opinion on the point—but the proof is abundant that he is, par excellence, the great and only human sleuthhound.”

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From this reading The speaker’s fine face was shadowed with grief.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading “He does not look as if he had the intelligence of a rabbit, Cody.”

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “He does not look as if he had the intelligence of a rabbit, Cody.”

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From this reading It may be instinct or it may be intelligence—I’ll not venture a decided opinion on the point—but the proof is abundant that he is, par excellence, the great and only human sleuthhound.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “I’ll admit that he would not likely pull a prize at a scholastic exhibition, colonel; but he knows one thing, and he knows it well.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “He does not look as if he had the intelligence of a rabbit, Cody.”

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From this reading It may be instinct or it may be intelligence—I’ll not venture a decided opinion on the point—but the proof is abundant that he is, par excellence, the great and only human sleuthhound.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “He does not look as if he had the intelligence of a rabbit, Cody.”

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It may be instinct or it may be intelligence—I’ll not venture a decided opinion on the point—but the proof is abundant that he is, par excellence, the great and only human sleuthhound.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “I’ll admit that he would not likely pull a prize at a scholastic exhibition, colonel; but he knows one thing, and he knows it well.

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From this reading “I’ll admit that he would not likely pull a prize at a scholastic exhibition, colonel; but he knows one thing, and he knows it well.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “I’ll admit that he would not likely pull a prize at a scholastic exhibition, colonel; but he knows one thing, and he knows it well.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “He does not look as if he had the intelligence of a rabbit, Cody.”

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading It may be instinct or it may be intelligence—I’ll not venture a decided opinion on the point—but the proof is abundant that he is, par excellence, the great and only human sleuthhound.”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “He does not look as if he had the intelligence of a rabbit, Cody.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “He does not look as if he had the intelligence of a rabbit, Cody.”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It may be instinct or it may be intelligence—I’ll not venture a decided opinion on the point—but the proof is abundant that he is, par excellence, the great and only human sleuthhound.”

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “I’ll admit that he would not likely pull a prize at a scholastic exhibition, colonel; but he knows one thing, and he knows it well.

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From this reading It may be instinct or it may be intelligence—I’ll not venture a decided opinion on the point—but the proof is abundant that he is, par excellence, the great and only human sleuthhound.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It may be instinct or it may be intelligence—I’ll not venture a decided opinion on the point—but the proof is abundant that he is, par excellence, the great and only human sleuthhound.”

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It may be instinct or it may be intelligence—I’ll not venture a decided opinion on the point—but the proof is abundant that he is, par excellence, the great and only human sleuthhound.”

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From this reading It may be instinct or it may be intelligence—I’ll not venture a decided opinion on the point—but the proof is abundant that he is, par excellence, the great and only human sleuthhound.”

the main matter or purpose being discussed

From this reading It may be instinct or it may be intelligence—I’ll not venture a decided opinion on the point—but the proof is abundant that he is, par excellence, the great and only human sleuthhound.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “I’ll admit that he would not likely pull a prize at a scholastic exhibition, colonel; but he knows one thing, and he knows it well.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It may be instinct or it may be intelligence—I’ll not venture a decided opinion on the point—but the proof is abundant that he is, par excellence, the great and only human sleuthhound.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “I’ll admit that he would not likely pull a prize at a scholastic exhibition, colonel; but he knows one thing, and he knows it well.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “He does not look as if he had the intelligence of a rabbit, Cody.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “I’ll admit that he would not likely pull a prize at a scholastic exhibition, colonel; but he knows one thing, and he knows it well.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The speaker’s fine face was shadowed with grief.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It may be instinct or it may be intelligence—I’ll not venture a decided opinion on the point—but the proof is abundant that he is, par excellence, the great and only human sleuthhound.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The speaker’s fine face was shadowed with grief.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “I’ll admit that he would not likely pull a prize at a scholastic exhibition, colonel; but he knows one thing, and he knows it well.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading “He does not look as if he had the intelligence of a rabbit, Cody.”

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “I’ll admit that he would not likely pull a prize at a scholastic exhibition, colonel; but he knows one thing, and he knows it well.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The tone was despondent.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It may be instinct or it may be intelligence—I’ll not venture a decided opinion on the point—but the proof is abundant that he is, par excellence, the great and only human sleuthhound.”

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The speaker’s fine face was shadowed with grief.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “I’ll admit that he would not likely pull a prize at a scholastic exhibition, colonel; but he knows one thing, and he knows it well.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The speaker’s fine face was shadowed with grief.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading “I’ll admit that he would not likely pull a prize at a scholastic exhibition, colonel; but he knows one thing, and he knows it well.