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Chapter XI
THE ORDERS FOR THE DAY "The orders for the day don't need much explanation," said Fitz. "Merely see that there are six cartridges in your revolver; keep it in your trouser pocket with your hand on it, and then follow the man from Cook's." "Like all schemes of the first magnitude," said I, "it appears to be simplicity itself." "It is this confounded revolver business," said Coverdale, "that I should like to see dispensed with. It might so easily land us in serious trouble."
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annoying or confusing
From this reading “"It is this confounded revolver business," said Coverdale, "that I should like to see dispensed with.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Like all schemes of the first magnitude," said I, "it appears to be simplicity itself."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Merely see that there are six cartridges in your revolver; keep it in your trouser pocket with your hand on it, and then follow the man from Cook's."”
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading “"Like all schemes of the first magnitude," said I, "it appears to be simplicity itself."”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “It might so easily land us in serious trouble."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “THE ORDERS FOR THE DAY "The orders for the day don't need much explanation," said Fitz.”
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From this reading "Like all schemes of the first magnitude," said I, "it appears to be simplicity itself."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Merely see that there are six cartridges in your revolver; keep it in your trouser pocket with your hand on it, and then follow the man from Cook's."
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From this reading "Like all schemes of the first magnitude," said I, "it appears to be simplicity itself."
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Merely see that there are six cartridges in your revolver; keep it in your trouser pocket with your hand on it, and then follow the man from Cook's."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Like all schemes of the first magnitude," said I, "it appears to be simplicity itself."
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From this reading "It is this confounded revolver business," said Coverdale, "that I should like to see dispensed with.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Merely see that there are six cartridges in your revolver; keep it in your trouser pocket with your hand on it, and then follow the man from Cook's."
annoying or confusing
From this reading "It is this confounded revolver business," said Coverdale, "that I should like to see dispensed with.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Merely see that there are six cartridges in your revolver; keep it in your trouser pocket with your hand on it, and then follow the man from Cook's."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It is this confounded revolver business," said Coverdale, "that I should like to see dispensed with.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE ORDERS FOR THE DAY "The orders for the day don't need much explanation," said Fitz.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It is this confounded revolver business," said Coverdale, "that I should like to see dispensed with.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE ORDERS FOR THE DAY "The orders for the day don't need much explanation," said Fitz.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It might so easily land us in serious trouble."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE ORDERS FOR THE DAY "The orders for the day don't need much explanation," said Fitz.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Like all schemes of the first magnitude," said I, "it appears to be simplicity itself."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE ORDERS FOR THE DAY "The orders for the day don't need much explanation," said Fitz.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Merely see that there are six cartridges in your revolver; keep it in your trouser pocket with your hand on it, and then follow the man from Cook's."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE ORDERS FOR THE DAY "The orders for the day don't need much explanation," said Fitz.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Merely see that there are six cartridges in your revolver; keep it in your trouser pocket with your hand on it, and then follow the man from Cook's."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Merely see that there are six cartridges in your revolver; keep it in your trouser pocket with your hand on it, and then follow the man from Cook's."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Like all schemes of the first magnitude," said I, "it appears to be simplicity itself."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Merely see that there are six cartridges in your revolver; keep it in your trouser pocket with your hand on it, and then follow the man from Cook's."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is this confounded revolver business," said Coverdale, "that I should like to see dispensed with.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Merely see that there are six cartridges in your revolver; keep it in your trouser pocket with your hand on it, and then follow the man from Cook's."
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading "Like all schemes of the first magnitude," said I, "it appears to be simplicity itself."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Merely see that there are six cartridges in your revolver; keep it in your trouser pocket with your hand on it, and then follow the man from Cook's."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It might so easily land us in serious trouble."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Like all schemes of the first magnitude," said I, "it appears to be simplicity itself."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Like all schemes of the first magnitude," said I, "it appears to be simplicity itself."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Merely see that there are six cartridges in your revolver; keep it in your trouser pocket with your hand on it, and then follow the man from Cook's."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Merely see that there are six cartridges in your revolver; keep it in your trouser pocket with your hand on it, and then follow the man from Cook's."
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It might so easily land us in serious trouble."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE ORDERS FOR THE DAY "The orders for the day don't need much explanation," said Fitz.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE ORDERS FOR THE DAY "The orders for the day don't need much explanation," said Fitz.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Like all schemes of the first magnitude," said I, "it appears to be simplicity itself."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Merely see that there are six cartridges in your revolver; keep it in your trouser pocket with your hand on it, and then follow the man from Cook's."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE ORDERS FOR THE DAY "The orders for the day don't need much explanation," said Fitz.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Merely see that there are six cartridges in your revolver; keep it in your trouser pocket with your hand on it, and then follow the man from Cook's."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Merely see that there are six cartridges in your revolver; keep it in your trouser pocket with your hand on it, and then follow the man from Cook's."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE ORDERS FOR THE DAY "The orders for the day don't need much explanation," said Fitz.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Like all schemes of the first magnitude," said I, "it appears to be simplicity itself."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Merely see that there are six cartridges in your revolver; keep it in your trouser pocket with your hand on it, and then follow the man from Cook's."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It might so easily land us in serious trouble."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "It is this confounded revolver business," said Coverdale, "that I should like to see dispensed with.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Like all schemes of the first magnitude," said I, "it appears to be simplicity itself."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Merely see that there are six cartridges in your revolver; keep it in your trouser pocket with your hand on it, and then follow the man from Cook's."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It might so easily land us in serious trouble."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Merely see that there are six cartridges in your revolver; keep it in your trouser pocket with your hand on it, and then follow the man from Cook's."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ORDERS FOR THE DAY "The orders for the day don't need much explanation," said Fitz.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Merely see that there are six cartridges in your revolver; keep it in your trouser pocket with your hand on it, and then follow the man from Cook's."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Merely see that there are six cartridges in your revolver; keep it in your trouser pocket with your hand on it, and then follow the man from Cook's."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "It is this confounded revolver business," said Coverdale, "that I should like to see dispensed with.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Like all schemes of the first magnitude," said I, "it appears to be simplicity itself."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It might so easily land us in serious trouble."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Merely see that there are six cartridges in your revolver; keep it in your trouser pocket with your hand on it, and then follow the man from Cook's."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It might so easily land us in serious trouble."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Merely see that there are six cartridges in your revolver; keep it in your trouser pocket with your hand on it, and then follow the man from Cook's."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Merely see that there are six cartridges in your revolver; keep it in your trouser pocket with your hand on it, and then follow the man from Cook's."
