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Chapter XXVIII
THE "CANNED THUNDER" OF CASTONIA "A woodsman hates a coward as he hates diluted rye, Stiff upper-lip for livin', stiff backbone when you die!" When April came, and with caressing fingers began to stroke the softening snow from the mountain flanks, she found full half a million of the Enchanted cut still on the yards. "If it's to be a gamble, let's make it a good one," Rodburd Ide had counselled his partner. "Pile on every stick that winter's back will carry. Pile till it breaks!"
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “When April came, and with caressing fingers began to stroke the softening snow from the mountain flanks, she found full half a million of the Enchanted cut still on the yards.”
Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.
From this reading “When April came, and with caressing fingers began to stroke the softening snow from the mountain flanks, she found full half a million of the Enchanted cut still on the yards.”
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading “"Pile on every stick that winter's back will carry.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “When April came, and with caressing fingers began to stroke the softening snow from the mountain flanks, she found full half a million of the Enchanted cut still on the yards.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"If it's to be a gamble, let's make it a good one," Rodburd Ide had counselled his partner.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “When April came, and with caressing fingers began to stroke the softening snow from the mountain flanks, she found full half a million of the Enchanted cut still on the yards.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"If it's to be a gamble, let's make it a good one," Rodburd Ide had counselled his partner.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “"If it's to be a gamble, let's make it a good one," Rodburd Ide had counselled his partner.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “When April came, and with caressing fingers began to stroke the softening snow from the mountain flanks, she found full half a million of the Enchanted cut still on the yards.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “THE "CANNED THUNDER" OF CASTONIA "A woodsman hates a coward as he hates diluted rye, Stiff upper-lip for livin', stiff backbone when you die!"”
up to a particular time
From this reading “Pile till it breaks!"”
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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 "CANNED THUNDER" OF CASTONIA "A woodsman hates a coward as he hates diluted rye, Stiff upper-lip for livin', stiff backbone when you die!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When April came, and with caressing fingers began to stroke the softening snow from the mountain flanks, she found full half a million of the Enchanted cut still on the yards.
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From this reading When April came, and with caressing fingers began to stroke the softening snow from the mountain flanks, she found full half a million of the Enchanted cut still on the yards.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE "CANNED THUNDER" OF CASTONIA "A woodsman hates a coward as he hates diluted rye, Stiff upper-lip for livin', stiff backbone when you die!"
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From this reading "Pile on every stick that winter's back will carry.
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From this reading THE "CANNED THUNDER" OF CASTONIA "A woodsman hates a coward as he hates diluted rye, Stiff upper-lip for livin', stiff backbone when you die!"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "If it's to be a gamble, let's make it a good one," Rodburd Ide had counselled his partner.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading When April came, and with caressing fingers began to stroke the softening snow from the mountain flanks, she found full half a million of the Enchanted cut still on the yards.
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From this reading Pile till it breaks!"
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From this reading When April came, and with caressing fingers began to stroke the softening snow from the mountain flanks, she found full half a million of the Enchanted cut still on the yards.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE "CANNED THUNDER" OF CASTONIA "A woodsman hates a coward as he hates diluted rye, Stiff upper-lip for livin', stiff backbone when you die!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When April came, and with caressing fingers began to stroke the softening snow from the mountain flanks, she found full half a million of the Enchanted cut still on the yards.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Pile on every stick that winter's back will carry.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE "CANNED THUNDER" OF CASTONIA "A woodsman hates a coward as he hates diluted rye, Stiff upper-lip for livin', stiff backbone when you die!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If it's to be a gamble, let's make it a good one," Rodburd Ide had counselled his partner.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE "CANNED THUNDER" OF CASTONIA "A woodsman hates a coward as he hates diluted rye, Stiff upper-lip for livin', stiff backbone when you die!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When April came, and with caressing fingers began to stroke the softening snow from the mountain flanks, she found full half a million of the Enchanted cut still on the yards.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE "CANNED THUNDER" OF CASTONIA "A woodsman hates a coward as he hates diluted rye, Stiff upper-lip for livin', stiff backbone when you die!"
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From this reading THE "CANNED THUNDER" OF CASTONIA "A woodsman hates a coward as he hates diluted rye, Stiff upper-lip for livin', stiff backbone when you die!"
Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.
From this reading When April came, and with caressing fingers began to stroke the softening snow from the mountain flanks, she found full half a million of the Enchanted cut still on the yards.
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "Pile on every stick that winter's back will carry.
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From this reading When April came, and with caressing fingers began to stroke the softening snow from the mountain flanks, she found full half a million of the Enchanted cut still on the yards.
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From this reading When April came, and with caressing fingers began to stroke the softening snow from the mountain flanks, she found full half a million of the Enchanted cut still on the yards.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE "CANNED THUNDER" OF CASTONIA "A woodsman hates a coward as he hates diluted rye, Stiff upper-lip for livin', stiff backbone when you die!"
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading When April came, and with caressing fingers began to stroke the softening snow from the mountain flanks, she found full half a million of the Enchanted cut still on the yards.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When April came, and with caressing fingers began to stroke the softening snow from the mountain flanks, she found full half a million of the Enchanted cut still on the yards.
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From this reading When April came, and with caressing fingers began to stroke the softening snow from the mountain flanks, she found full half a million of the Enchanted cut still on the yards.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If it's to be a gamble, let's make it a good one," Rodburd Ide had counselled his partner.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "If it's to be a gamble, let's make it a good one," Rodburd Ide had counselled his partner.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "If it's to be a gamble, let's make it a good one," Rodburd Ide had counselled his partner.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading When April came, and with caressing fingers began to stroke the softening snow from the mountain flanks, she found full half a million of the Enchanted cut still on the yards.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE "CANNED THUNDER" OF CASTONIA "A woodsman hates a coward as he hates diluted rye, Stiff upper-lip for livin', stiff backbone when you die!"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE "CANNED THUNDER" OF CASTONIA "A woodsman hates a coward as he hates diluted rye, Stiff upper-lip for livin', stiff backbone when you die!"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "If it's to be a gamble, let's make it a good one," Rodburd Ide had counselled his partner.
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From this reading "If it's to be a gamble, let's make it a good one," Rodburd Ide had counselled his partner.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If it's to be a gamble, let's make it a good one," Rodburd Ide had counselled his partner.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "If it's to be a gamble, let's make it a good one," Rodburd Ide had counselled his partner.
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From this reading "If it's to be a gamble, let's make it a good one," Rodburd Ide had counselled his partner.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If it's to be a gamble, let's make it a good one," Rodburd Ide had counselled his partner.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE "CANNED THUNDER" OF CASTONIA "A woodsman hates a coward as he hates diluted rye, Stiff upper-lip for livin', stiff backbone when you die!"
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "If it's to be a gamble, let's make it a good one," Rodburd Ide had counselled his partner.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When April came, and with caressing fingers began to stroke the softening snow from the mountain flanks, she found full half a million of the Enchanted cut still on the yards.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When April came, and with caressing fingers began to stroke the softening snow from the mountain flanks, she found full half a million of the Enchanted cut still on the yards.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE "CANNED THUNDER" OF CASTONIA "A woodsman hates a coward as he hates diluted rye, Stiff upper-lip for livin', stiff backbone when you die!"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When April came, and with caressing fingers began to stroke the softening snow from the mountain flanks, she found full half a million of the Enchanted cut still on the yards.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "If it's to be a gamble, let's make it a good one," Rodburd Ide had counselled his partner.
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From this reading "If it's to be a gamble, let's make it a good one," Rodburd Ide had counselled his partner.
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From this reading "Pile on every stick that winter's back will carry.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If it's to be a gamble, let's make it a good one," Rodburd Ide had counselled his partner.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE "CANNED THUNDER" OF CASTONIA "A woodsman hates a coward as he hates diluted rye, Stiff upper-lip for livin', stiff backbone when you die!"
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When April came, and with caressing fingers began to stroke the softening snow from the mountain flanks, she found full half a million of the Enchanted cut still on the yards.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When April came, and with caressing fingers began to stroke the softening snow from the mountain flanks, she found full half a million of the Enchanted cut still on the yards.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When April came, and with caressing fingers began to stroke the softening snow from the mountain flanks, she found full half a million of the Enchanted cut still on the yards.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Pile on every stick that winter's back will carry.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE "CANNED THUNDER" OF CASTONIA "A woodsman hates a coward as he hates diluted rye, Stiff upper-lip for livin', stiff backbone when you die!"
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading When April came, and with caressing fingers began to stroke the softening snow from the mountain flanks, she found full half a million of the Enchanted cut still on the yards.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When April came, and with caressing fingers began to stroke the softening snow from the mountain flanks, she found full half a million of the Enchanted cut still on the yards.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Pile on every stick that winter's back will carry.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE "CANNED THUNDER" OF CASTONIA "A woodsman hates a coward as he hates diluted rye, Stiff upper-lip for livin', stiff backbone when you die!"
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading THE "CANNED THUNDER" OF CASTONIA "A woodsman hates a coward as he hates diluted rye, Stiff upper-lip for livin', stiff backbone when you die!"
up to a particular time
From this reading Pile till it breaks!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When April came, and with caressing fingers began to stroke the softening snow from the mountain flanks, she found full half a million of the Enchanted cut still on the yards.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE "CANNED THUNDER" OF CASTONIA "A woodsman hates a coward as he hates diluted rye, Stiff upper-lip for livin', stiff backbone when you die!"
at the time that
From this reading THE "CANNED THUNDER" OF CASTONIA "A woodsman hates a coward as he hates diluted rye, Stiff upper-lip for livin', stiff backbone when you die!"
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Pile on every stick that winter's back will carry.
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From this reading "Pile on every stick that winter's back will carry.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When April came, and with caressing fingers began to stroke the softening snow from the mountain flanks, she found full half a million of the Enchanted cut still on the yards.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE "CANNED THUNDER" OF CASTONIA "A woodsman hates a coward as he hates diluted rye, Stiff upper-lip for livin', stiff backbone when you die!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When April came, and with caressing fingers began to stroke the softening snow from the mountain flanks, she found full half a million of the Enchanted cut still on the yards.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE "CANNED THUNDER" OF CASTONIA "A woodsman hates a coward as he hates diluted rye, Stiff upper-lip for livin', stiff backbone when you die!"
