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Chapter XI
WALTER SHOWS HIS PLUCK "And is that all you have to say?" asked Caleb Walton, after a few seconds of silence, during which he gazed so sharply at Jim Haskett that the fellow felt compelled to drop his eyes. "Because a fellow dreams about a gold piece, must you accuse him of stealing?" "That's all right, too," responded Haskett, doggedly. "I know he wouldn't dream that way unless there was something in the wind. I'm satisfied he took the money."
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “"Because a fellow dreams about a gold piece, must you accuse him of stealing?"”
later than; following
From this reading “WALTER SHOWS HIS PLUCK "And is that all you have to say?" asked Caleb Walton, after a few seconds of silence, during which he gazed so sharply at Jim Haskett that the fellow felt compelled to drop his eyes.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “WALTER SHOWS HIS PLUCK "And is that all you have to say?" asked Caleb Walton, after a few seconds of silence, during which he gazed so sharply at Jim Haskett that the fellow felt compelled to drop his eyes.”
for the reason that
From this reading “"Because a fellow dreams about a gold piece, must you accuse him of stealing?"”
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading “"I know he wouldn't dream that way unless there was something in the wind.”
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading “WALTER SHOWS HIS PLUCK "And is that all you have to say?" asked Caleb Walton, after a few seconds of silence, during which he gazed so sharply at Jim Haskett that the fellow felt compelled to drop his eyes.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “WALTER SHOWS HIS PLUCK "And is that all you have to say?" asked Caleb Walton, after a few seconds of silence, during which he gazed so sharply at Jim Haskett that the fellow felt compelled to drop his eyes.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I know he wouldn't dream that way unless there was something in the wind.”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “"Because a fellow dreams about a gold piece, must you accuse him of stealing?"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"That's all right, too," responded Haskett, doggedly.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “WALTER SHOWS HIS PLUCK "And is that all you have to say?" asked Caleb Walton, after a few seconds of silence, during which he gazed so sharply at Jim Haskett that the fellow felt compelled to drop his eyes.”
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading “WALTER SHOWS HIS PLUCK "And is that all you have to say?" asked Caleb Walton, after a few seconds of silence, during which he gazed so sharply at Jim Haskett that the fellow felt compelled to drop his eyes.”
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “"I know he wouldn't dream that way unless there was something in the wind.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I'm satisfied he took the money."”
except if; if not
From this reading “"I know he wouldn't dream that way unless there was something in the wind.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I know he wouldn't dream that way unless there was something in the wind.”
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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 WALTER SHOWS HIS PLUCK "And is that all you have to say?" asked Caleb Walton, after a few seconds of silence, during which he gazed so sharply at Jim Haskett that the fellow felt compelled to drop his eyes.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Because a fellow dreams about a gold piece, must you accuse him of stealing?"
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From this reading "Because a fellow dreams about a gold piece, must you accuse him of stealing?"
later than; following
From this reading WALTER SHOWS HIS PLUCK "And is that all you have to say?" asked Caleb Walton, after a few seconds of silence, during which he gazed so sharply at Jim Haskett that the fellow felt compelled to drop his eyes.
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From this reading WALTER SHOWS HIS PLUCK "And is that all you have to say?" asked Caleb Walton, after a few seconds of silence, during which he gazed so sharply at Jim Haskett that the fellow felt compelled to drop his eyes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WALTER SHOWS HIS PLUCK "And is that all you have to say?" asked Caleb Walton, after a few seconds of silence, during which he gazed so sharply at Jim Haskett that the fellow felt compelled to drop his eyes.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading WALTER SHOWS HIS PLUCK "And is that all you have to say?" asked Caleb Walton, after a few seconds of silence, during which he gazed so sharply at Jim Haskett that the fellow felt compelled to drop his eyes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading WALTER SHOWS HIS PLUCK "And is that all you have to say?" asked Caleb Walton, after a few seconds of silence, during which he gazed so sharply at Jim Haskett that the fellow felt compelled to drop his eyes.
for the reason that
From this reading "Because a fellow dreams about a gold piece, must you accuse him of stealing?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WALTER SHOWS HIS PLUCK "And is that all you have to say?" asked Caleb Walton, after a few seconds of silence, during which he gazed so sharply at Jim Haskett that the fellow felt compelled to drop his eyes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WALTER SHOWS HIS PLUCK "And is that all you have to say?" asked Caleb Walton, after a few seconds of silence, during which he gazed so sharply at Jim Haskett that the fellow felt compelled to drop his eyes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That's all right, too," responded Haskett, doggedly.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading "I know he wouldn't dream that way unless there was something in the wind.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Because a fellow dreams about a gold piece, must you accuse him of stealing?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WALTER SHOWS HIS PLUCK "And is that all you have to say?" asked Caleb Walton, after a few seconds of silence, during which he gazed so sharply at Jim Haskett that the fellow felt compelled to drop his eyes.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading WALTER SHOWS HIS PLUCK "And is that all you have to say?" asked Caleb Walton, after a few seconds of silence, during which he gazed so sharply at Jim Haskett that the fellow felt compelled to drop his eyes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WALTER SHOWS HIS PLUCK "And is that all you have to say?" asked Caleb Walton, after a few seconds of silence, during which he gazed so sharply at Jim Haskett that the fellow felt compelled to drop his eyes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WALTER SHOWS HIS PLUCK "And is that all you have to say?" asked Caleb Walton, after a few seconds of silence, during which he gazed so sharply at Jim Haskett that the fellow felt compelled to drop his eyes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WALTER SHOWS HIS PLUCK "And is that all you have to say?" asked Caleb Walton, after a few seconds of silence, during which he gazed so sharply at Jim Haskett that the fellow felt compelled to drop his eyes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WALTER SHOWS HIS PLUCK "And is that all you have to say?" asked Caleb Walton, after a few seconds of silence, during which he gazed so sharply at Jim Haskett that the fellow felt compelled to drop his eyes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WALTER SHOWS HIS PLUCK "And is that all you have to say?" asked Caleb Walton, after a few seconds of silence, during which he gazed so sharply at Jim Haskett that the fellow felt compelled to drop his eyes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Because a fellow dreams about a gold piece, must you accuse him of stealing?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WALTER SHOWS HIS PLUCK "And is that all you have to say?" asked Caleb Walton, after a few seconds of silence, during which he gazed so sharply at Jim Haskett that the fellow felt compelled to drop his eyes.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading WALTER SHOWS HIS PLUCK "And is that all you have to say?" asked Caleb Walton, after a few seconds of silence, during which he gazed so sharply at Jim Haskett that the fellow felt compelled to drop his eyes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WALTER SHOWS HIS PLUCK "And is that all you have to say?" asked Caleb Walton, after a few seconds of silence, during which he gazed so sharply at Jim Haskett that the fellow felt compelled to drop his eyes.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Because a fellow dreams about a gold piece, must you accuse him of stealing?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WALTER SHOWS HIS PLUCK "And is that all you have to say?" asked Caleb Walton, after a few seconds of silence, during which he gazed so sharply at Jim Haskett that the fellow felt compelled to drop his eyes.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I know he wouldn't dream that way unless there was something in the wind.
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From this reading I'm satisfied he took the money."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I know he wouldn't dream that way unless there was something in the wind.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WALTER SHOWS HIS PLUCK "And is that all you have to say?" asked Caleb Walton, after a few seconds of silence, during which he gazed so sharply at Jim Haskett that the fellow felt compelled to drop his eyes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WALTER SHOWS HIS PLUCK "And is that all you have to say?" asked Caleb Walton, after a few seconds of silence, during which he gazed so sharply at Jim Haskett that the fellow felt compelled to drop his eyes.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I know he wouldn't dream that way unless there was something in the wind.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I'm satisfied he took the money."
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "Because a fellow dreams about a gold piece, must you accuse him of stealing?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WALTER SHOWS HIS PLUCK "And is that all you have to say?" asked Caleb Walton, after a few seconds of silence, during which he gazed so sharply at Jim Haskett that the fellow felt compelled to drop his eyes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Because a fellow dreams about a gold piece, must you accuse him of stealing?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WALTER SHOWS HIS PLUCK "And is that all you have to say?" asked Caleb Walton, after a few seconds of silence, during which he gazed so sharply at Jim Haskett that the fellow felt compelled to drop his eyes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That's all right, too," responded Haskett, doggedly.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "That's all right, too," responded Haskett, doggedly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I'm satisfied he took the money."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WALTER SHOWS HIS PLUCK "And is that all you have to say?" asked Caleb Walton, after a few seconds of silence, during which he gazed so sharply at Jim Haskett that the fellow felt compelled to drop his eyes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WALTER SHOWS HIS PLUCK "And is that all you have to say?" asked Caleb Walton, after a few seconds of silence, during which he gazed so sharply at Jim Haskett that the fellow felt compelled to drop his eyes.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading WALTER SHOWS HIS PLUCK "And is that all you have to say?" asked Caleb Walton, after a few seconds of silence, during which he gazed so sharply at Jim Haskett that the fellow felt compelled to drop his eyes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WALTER SHOWS HIS PLUCK "And is that all you have to say?" asked Caleb Walton, after a few seconds of silence, during which he gazed so sharply at Jim Haskett that the fellow felt compelled to drop his eyes.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading WALTER SHOWS HIS PLUCK "And is that all you have to say?" asked Caleb Walton, after a few seconds of silence, during which he gazed so sharply at Jim Haskett that the fellow felt compelled to drop his eyes.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading WALTER SHOWS HIS PLUCK "And is that all you have to say?" asked Caleb Walton, after a few seconds of silence, during which he gazed so sharply at Jim Haskett that the fellow felt compelled to drop his eyes.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "I know he wouldn't dream that way unless there was something in the wind.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Because a fellow dreams about a gold piece, must you accuse him of stealing?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WALTER SHOWS HIS PLUCK "And is that all you have to say?" asked Caleb Walton, after a few seconds of silence, during which he gazed so sharply at Jim Haskett that the fellow felt compelled to drop his eyes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That's all right, too," responded Haskett, doggedly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WALTER SHOWS HIS PLUCK "And is that all you have to say?" asked Caleb Walton, after a few seconds of silence, during which he gazed so sharply at Jim Haskett that the fellow felt compelled to drop his eyes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I know he wouldn't dream that way unless there was something in the wind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WALTER SHOWS HIS PLUCK "And is that all you have to say?" asked Caleb Walton, after a few seconds of silence, during which he gazed so sharply at Jim Haskett that the fellow felt compelled to drop his eyes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That's all right, too," responded Haskett, doggedly.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I'm satisfied he took the money."
except if; if not
From this reading "I know he wouldn't dream that way unless there was something in the wind.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WALTER SHOWS HIS PLUCK "And is that all you have to say?" asked Caleb Walton, after a few seconds of silence, during which he gazed so sharply at Jim Haskett that the fellow felt compelled to drop his eyes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WALTER SHOWS HIS PLUCK "And is that all you have to say?" asked Caleb Walton, after a few seconds of silence, during which he gazed so sharply at Jim Haskett that the fellow felt compelled to drop his eyes.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I know he wouldn't dream that way unless there was something in the wind.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I know he wouldn't dream that way unless there was something in the wind.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading WALTER SHOWS HIS PLUCK "And is that all you have to say?" asked Caleb Walton, after a few seconds of silence, during which he gazed so sharply at Jim Haskett that the fellow felt compelled to drop his eyes.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I know he wouldn't dream that way unless there was something in the wind.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I know he wouldn't dream that way unless there was something in the wind.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading WALTER SHOWS HIS PLUCK "And is that all you have to say?" asked Caleb Walton, after a few seconds of silence, during which he gazed so sharply at Jim Haskett that the fellow felt compelled to drop his eyes.
