Chapter 11 of Dead Men's Money is here in full — 109 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 11 of Dead Men's Money is here in full — 109 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE SALMON GAFF I gave such a jump on hearing this that Chisholm himself started, and he stared at me with a question in his eyes. But I was quick enough to let him know that he was giving me news that I hadn't heard until he opened his lips. "You don't tell me that!" I exclaimed. "What!--more of it?"
Chapter 11 of Dead Men's Money is here in full — 109 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/21 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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a sharp metal spike or spur that is fastened to the leg of a gamecock
From this reading “THE SALMON GAFF I gave such a jump on hearing this that Chisholm himself started, and he stared at me with a question in his eyes.”
the act of giving
From this reading “But I was quick enough to let him know that he was giving me news that I hadn't heard until he opened his lips.”
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading “THE SALMON GAFF I gave such a jump on hearing this that Chisholm himself started, and he stared at me with a question in his eyes.”
move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading “THE SALMON GAFF I gave such a jump on hearing this that Chisholm himself started, and he stared at me with a question in his eyes.”
information about recent and important events
From this reading “But I was quick enough to let him know that he was giving me news that I hadn't heard until he opened his lips.”
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading “But I was quick enough to let him know that he was giving me news that I hadn't heard until he opened his lips.”
any of various large food and game fishes of northern waters; usually migrate from salt to fresh water to spawn
From this reading “THE SALMON GAFF I gave such a jump on hearing this that Chisholm himself started, and he stared at me with a question in his eyes.”
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading “THE SALMON GAFF I gave such a jump on hearing this that Chisholm himself started, and he stared at me with a question in his eyes.”
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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 THE SALMON GAFF I gave such a jump on hearing this that Chisholm himself started, and he stared at me with a question in his eyes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SALMON GAFF I gave such a jump on hearing this that Chisholm himself started, and he stared at me with a question in his eyes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE SALMON GAFF I gave such a jump on hearing this that Chisholm himself started, and he stared at me with a question in his eyes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I was quick enough to let him know that he was giving me news that I hadn't heard until he opened his lips.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SALMON GAFF I gave such a jump on hearing this that Chisholm himself started, and he stared at me with a question in his eyes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You don't tell me that!"
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading But I was quick enough to let him know that he was giving me news that I hadn't heard until he opened his lips.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading I exclaimed.
opinion or judgment
From this reading THE SALMON GAFF I gave such a jump on hearing this that Chisholm himself started, and he stared at me with a question in his eyes.
a sharp metal spike or spur that is fastened to the leg of a gamecock
From this reading THE SALMON GAFF I gave such a jump on hearing this that Chisholm himself started, and he stared at me with a question in his eyes.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading THE SALMON GAFF I gave such a jump on hearing this that Chisholm himself started, and he stared at me with a question in his eyes.
the act of giving
From this reading But I was quick enough to let him know that he was giving me news that I hadn't heard until he opened his lips.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But I was quick enough to let him know that he was giving me news that I hadn't heard until he opened his lips.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE SALMON GAFF I gave such a jump on hearing this that Chisholm himself started, and he stared at me with a question in his eyes.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading But I was quick enough to let him know that he was giving me news that I hadn't heard until he opened his lips.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading THE SALMON GAFF I gave such a jump on hearing this that Chisholm himself started, and he stared at me with a question in his eyes.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But I was quick enough to let him know that he was giving me news that I hadn't heard until he opened his lips.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE SALMON GAFF I gave such a jump on hearing this that Chisholm himself started, and he stared at me with a question in his eyes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE SALMON GAFF I gave such a jump on hearing this that Chisholm himself started, and he stared at me with a question in his eyes.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE SALMON GAFF I gave such a jump on hearing this that Chisholm himself started, and he stared at me with a question in his eyes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SALMON GAFF I gave such a jump on hearing this that Chisholm himself started, and he stared at me with a question in his eyes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "What!--more of it?"
move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading THE SALMON GAFF I gave such a jump on hearing this that Chisholm himself started, and he stared at me with a question in his eyes.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But I was quick enough to let him know that he was giving me news that I hadn't heard until he opened his lips.
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading But I was quick enough to let him know that he was giving me news that I hadn't heard until he opened his lips.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading But I was quick enough to let him know that he was giving me news that I hadn't heard until he opened his lips.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE SALMON GAFF I gave such a jump on hearing this that Chisholm himself started, and he stared at me with a question in his eyes.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "What!--more of it?"
information about recent and important events
From this reading But I was quick enough to let him know that he was giving me news that I hadn't heard until he opened his lips.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "What!--more of it?"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE SALMON GAFF I gave such a jump on hearing this that Chisholm himself started, and he stared at me with a question in his eyes.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading But I was quick enough to let him know that he was giving me news that I hadn't heard until he opened his lips.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading THE SALMON GAFF I gave such a jump on hearing this that Chisholm himself started, and he stared at me with a question in his eyes.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading But I was quick enough to let him know that he was giving me news that I hadn't heard until he opened his lips.
any of various large food and game fishes of northern waters; usually migrate from salt to fresh water to spawn
From this reading THE SALMON GAFF I gave such a jump on hearing this that Chisholm himself started, and he stared at me with a question in his eyes.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading THE SALMON GAFF I gave such a jump on hearing this that Chisholm himself started, and he stared at me with a question in his eyes.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE SALMON GAFF I gave such a jump on hearing this that Chisholm himself started, and he stared at me with a question in his eyes.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading THE SALMON GAFF I gave such a jump on hearing this that Chisholm himself started, and he stared at me with a question in his eyes.
express in words
From this reading "You don't tell me that!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE SALMON GAFF I gave such a jump on hearing this that Chisholm himself started, and he stared at me with a question in his eyes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SALMON GAFF I gave such a jump on hearing this that Chisholm himself started, and he stared at me with a question in his eyes.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE SALMON GAFF I gave such a jump on hearing this that Chisholm himself started, and he stared at me with a question in his eyes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But I was quick enough to let him know that he was giving me news that I hadn't heard until he opened his lips.
up to a particular time
From this reading But I was quick enough to let him know that he was giving me news that I hadn't heard until he opened his lips.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But I was quick enough to let him know that he was giving me news that I hadn't heard until he opened his lips.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What!--more of it?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE SALMON GAFF I gave such a jump on hearing this that Chisholm himself started, and he stared at me with a question in his eyes.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You don't tell me that!"
Chapter 11 of Dead Men's Money by J. S. (Joseph Smith) Fletcher holds 109 sentences, grouped into 22 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.
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