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Chapter XI
TOM DUCKS TROUBLE To Tom Morse, sitting within the railed space that served for an office in the company store at Faraway, came a light-stepping youth in trim boots, scarlet jacket, and forage cap set at a jaunty angle. "'Lo, Uncle Sam," he said, saluting gayly. "'Lo, Johnnie Canuck. Where you been for a year and heaven knows how many months?" "Up Peace River, after Pierre Poulette, fellow who killed Buckskin Jerry."
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later than; following
From this reading “"Up Peace River, after Pierre Poulette, fellow who killed Buckskin Jerry."”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Where you been for a year and heaven knows how many months?"”
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading “TOM DUCKS TROUBLE To Tom Morse, sitting within the railed space that served for an office in the company store at Faraway, came a light-stepping youth in trim boots, scarlet jacket, and forage cap set at a jaunty angle.”
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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 TOM DUCKS TROUBLE To Tom Morse, sitting within the railed space that served for an office in the company store at Faraway, came a light-stepping youth in trim boots, scarlet jacket, and forage cap set at a jaunty angle.
later than; following
From this reading "Up Peace River, after Pierre Poulette, fellow who killed Buckskin Jerry."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading TOM DUCKS TROUBLE To Tom Morse, sitting within the railed space that served for an office in the company store at Faraway, came a light-stepping youth in trim boots, scarlet jacket, and forage cap set at a jaunty angle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TOM DUCKS TROUBLE To Tom Morse, sitting within the railed space that served for an office in the company store at Faraway, came a light-stepping youth in trim boots, scarlet jacket, and forage cap set at a jaunty angle.
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From this reading TOM DUCKS TROUBLE To Tom Morse, sitting within the railed space that served for an office in the company store at Faraway, came a light-stepping youth in trim boots, scarlet jacket, and forage cap set at a jaunty angle.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading TOM DUCKS TROUBLE To Tom Morse, sitting within the railed space that served for an office in the company store at Faraway, came a light-stepping youth in trim boots, scarlet jacket, and forage cap set at a jaunty angle.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Where you been for a year and heaven knows how many months?"
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From this reading TOM DUCKS TROUBLE To Tom Morse, sitting within the railed space that served for an office in the company store at Faraway, came a light-stepping youth in trim boots, scarlet jacket, and forage cap set at a jaunty angle.
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From this reading "Up Peace River, after Pierre Poulette, fellow who killed Buckskin Jerry."
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From this reading TOM DUCKS TROUBLE To Tom Morse, sitting within the railed space that served for an office in the company store at Faraway, came a light-stepping youth in trim boots, scarlet jacket, and forage cap set at a jaunty angle.
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From this reading "'Lo, Johnnie Canuck.
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From this reading TOM DUCKS TROUBLE To Tom Morse, sitting within the railed space that served for an office in the company store at Faraway, came a light-stepping youth in trim boots, scarlet jacket, and forage cap set at a jaunty angle.
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From this reading TOM DUCKS TROUBLE To Tom Morse, sitting within the railed space that served for an office in the company store at Faraway, came a light-stepping youth in trim boots, scarlet jacket, and forage cap set at a jaunty angle.
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From this reading TOM DUCKS TROUBLE To Tom Morse, sitting within the railed space that served for an office in the company store at Faraway, came a light-stepping youth in trim boots, scarlet jacket, and forage cap set at a jaunty angle.
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From this reading TOM DUCKS TROUBLE To Tom Morse, sitting within the railed space that served for an office in the company store at Faraway, came a light-stepping youth in trim boots, scarlet jacket, and forage cap set at a jaunty angle.
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From this reading "Up Peace River, after Pierre Poulette, fellow who killed Buckskin Jerry."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading TOM DUCKS TROUBLE To Tom Morse, sitting within the railed space that served for an office in the company store at Faraway, came a light-stepping youth in trim boots, scarlet jacket, and forage cap set at a jaunty angle.
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From this reading TOM DUCKS TROUBLE To Tom Morse, sitting within the railed space that served for an office in the company store at Faraway, came a light-stepping youth in trim boots, scarlet jacket, and forage cap set at a jaunty angle.
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From this reading "'Lo, Uncle Sam," he said, saluting gayly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "'Lo, Uncle Sam," he said, saluting gayly.
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From this reading Where you been for a year and heaven knows how many months?"
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From this reading Where you been for a year and heaven knows how many months?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TOM DUCKS TROUBLE To Tom Morse, sitting within the railed space that served for an office in the company store at Faraway, came a light-stepping youth in trim boots, scarlet jacket, and forage cap set at a jaunty angle.
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From this reading TOM DUCKS TROUBLE To Tom Morse, sitting within the railed space that served for an office in the company store at Faraway, came a light-stepping youth in trim boots, scarlet jacket, and forage cap set at a jaunty angle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TOM DUCKS TROUBLE To Tom Morse, sitting within the railed space that served for an office in the company store at Faraway, came a light-stepping youth in trim boots, scarlet jacket, and forage cap set at a jaunty angle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Up Peace River, after Pierre Poulette, fellow who killed Buckskin Jerry."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "'Lo, Johnnie Canuck.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Up Peace River, after Pierre Poulette, fellow who killed Buckskin Jerry."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Where you been for a year and heaven knows how many months?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TOM DUCKS TROUBLE To Tom Morse, sitting within the railed space that served for an office in the company store at Faraway, came a light-stepping youth in trim boots, scarlet jacket, and forage cap set at a jaunty angle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "'Lo, Uncle Sam," he said, saluting gayly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Where you been for a year and heaven knows how many months?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Where you been for a year and heaven knows how many months?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TOM DUCKS TROUBLE To Tom Morse, sitting within the railed space that served for an office in the company store at Faraway, came a light-stepping youth in trim boots, scarlet jacket, and forage cap set at a jaunty angle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TOM DUCKS TROUBLE To Tom Morse, sitting within the railed space that served for an office in the company store at Faraway, came a light-stepping youth in trim boots, scarlet jacket, and forage cap set at a jaunty angle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Up Peace River, after Pierre Poulette, fellow who killed Buckskin Jerry."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Up Peace River, after Pierre Poulette, fellow who killed Buckskin Jerry."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Up Peace River, after Pierre Poulette, fellow who killed Buckskin Jerry."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TOM DUCKS TROUBLE To Tom Morse, sitting within the railed space that served for an office in the company store at Faraway, came a light-stepping youth in trim boots, scarlet jacket, and forage cap set at a jaunty angle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Up Peace River, after Pierre Poulette, fellow who killed Buckskin Jerry."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "'Lo, Uncle Sam," he said, saluting gayly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "'Lo, Uncle Sam," he said, saluting gayly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "'Lo, Uncle Sam," he said, saluting gayly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TOM DUCKS TROUBLE To Tom Morse, sitting within the railed space that served for an office in the company store at Faraway, came a light-stepping youth in trim boots, scarlet jacket, and forage cap set at a jaunty angle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TOM DUCKS TROUBLE To Tom Morse, sitting within the railed space that served for an office in the company store at Faraway, came a light-stepping youth in trim boots, scarlet jacket, and forage cap set at a jaunty angle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TOM DUCKS TROUBLE To Tom Morse, sitting within the railed space that served for an office in the company store at Faraway, came a light-stepping youth in trim boots, scarlet jacket, and forage cap set at a jaunty angle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TOM DUCKS TROUBLE To Tom Morse, sitting within the railed space that served for an office in the company store at Faraway, came a light-stepping youth in trim boots, scarlet jacket, and forage cap set at a jaunty angle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TOM DUCKS TROUBLE To Tom Morse, sitting within the railed space that served for an office in the company store at Faraway, came a light-stepping youth in trim boots, scarlet jacket, and forage cap set at a jaunty angle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TOM DUCKS TROUBLE To Tom Morse, sitting within the railed space that served for an office in the company store at Faraway, came a light-stepping youth in trim boots, scarlet jacket, and forage cap set at a jaunty angle.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TOM DUCKS TROUBLE To Tom Morse, sitting within the railed space that served for an office in the company store at Faraway, came a light-stepping youth in trim boots, scarlet jacket, and forage cap set at a jaunty angle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TOM DUCKS TROUBLE To Tom Morse, sitting within the railed space that served for an office in the company store at Faraway, came a light-stepping youth in trim boots, scarlet jacket, and forage cap set at a jaunty angle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TOM DUCKS TROUBLE To Tom Morse, sitting within the railed space that served for an office in the company store at Faraway, came a light-stepping youth in trim boots, scarlet jacket, and forage cap set at a jaunty angle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TOM DUCKS TROUBLE To Tom Morse, sitting within the railed space that served for an office in the company store at Faraway, came a light-stepping youth in trim boots, scarlet jacket, and forage cap set at a jaunty angle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TOM DUCKS TROUBLE To Tom Morse, sitting within the railed space that served for an office in the company store at Faraway, came a light-stepping youth in trim boots, scarlet jacket, and forage cap set at a jaunty angle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TOM DUCKS TROUBLE To Tom Morse, sitting within the railed space that served for an office in the company store at Faraway, came a light-stepping youth in trim boots, scarlet jacket, and forage cap set at a jaunty angle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "'Lo, Uncle Sam," he said, saluting gayly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Up Peace River, after Pierre Poulette, fellow who killed Buckskin Jerry."
in or at the place that
From this reading Where you been for a year and heaven knows how many months?"
which person or people
From this reading "Up Peace River, after Pierre Poulette, fellow who killed Buckskin Jerry."
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading TOM DUCKS TROUBLE To Tom Morse, sitting within the railed space that served for an office in the company store at Faraway, came a light-stepping youth in trim boots, scarlet jacket, and forage cap set at a jaunty angle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Where you been for a year and heaven knows how many months?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Where you been for a year and heaven knows how many months?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TOM DUCKS TROUBLE To Tom Morse, sitting within the railed space that served for an office in the company store at Faraway, came a light-stepping youth in trim boots, scarlet jacket, and forage cap set at a jaunty angle.
