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Chapter XXII
"I dinna ken what I should want If I could get but a man." SCOTCH BALLAD. Captain Rossitur did no work at the saw-mill. But Fleda's words had not fallen to the ground. He began to show care for his fellow-creatures in getting the bellows mended; his next step was to look to his gun; and from that time, so long as he stayed, the table was plentifully supplied with all kinds of game the season and the country could furnish.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He began to show care for his fellow-creatures in getting the bellows mended; his next step was to look to his gun; and from that time, so long as he stayed, the table was plentifully supplied with all kinds of game the season and the country could furnish.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Captain Rossitur did no work at the saw-mill.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “"I dinna ken what I should want If I could get but a man."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He began to show care for his fellow-creatures in getting the bellows mended; his next step was to look to his gun; and from that time, so long as he stayed, the table was plentifully supplied with all kinds of game the season and the country could furnish.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He began to show care for his fellow-creatures in getting the bellows mended; his next step was to look to his gun; and from that time, so long as he stayed, the table was plentifully supplied with all kinds of game the season and the country could furnish.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He began to show care for his fellow-creatures in getting the bellows mended; his next step was to look to his gun; and from that time, so long as he stayed, the table was plentifully supplied with all kinds of game the season and the country could furnish.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He began to show care for his fellow-creatures in getting the bellows mended; his next step was to look to his gun; and from that time, so long as he stayed, the table was plentifully supplied with all kinds of game the season and the country could furnish.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He began to show care for his fellow-creatures in getting the bellows mended; his next step was to look to his gun; and from that time, so long as he stayed, the table was plentifully supplied with all kinds of game the season and the country could furnish.”
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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 "I dinna ken what I should want If I could get but a man."
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From this reading He began to show care for his fellow-creatures in getting the bellows mended; his next step was to look to his gun; and from that time, so long as he stayed, the table was plentifully supplied with all kinds of game the season and the country could furnish.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He began to show care for his fellow-creatures in getting the bellows mended; his next step was to look to his gun; and from that time, so long as he stayed, the table was plentifully supplied with all kinds of game the season and the country could furnish.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He began to show care for his fellow-creatures in getting the bellows mended; his next step was to look to his gun; and from that time, so long as he stayed, the table was plentifully supplied with all kinds of game the season and the country could furnish.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Captain Rossitur did no work at the saw-mill.
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From this reading SCOTCH BALLAD.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He began to show care for his fellow-creatures in getting the bellows mended; his next step was to look to his gun; and from that time, so long as he stayed, the table was plentifully supplied with all kinds of game the season and the country could furnish.
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From this reading He began to show care for his fellow-creatures in getting the bellows mended; his next step was to look to his gun; and from that time, so long as he stayed, the table was plentifully supplied with all kinds of game the season and the country could furnish.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I dinna ken what I should want If I could get but a man."
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Captain Rossitur did no work at the saw-mill.
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From this reading He began to show care for his fellow-creatures in getting the bellows mended; his next step was to look to his gun; and from that time, so long as he stayed, the table was plentifully supplied with all kinds of game the season and the country could furnish.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "I dinna ken what I should want If I could get but a man."
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From this reading He began to show care for his fellow-creatures in getting the bellows mended; his next step was to look to his gun; and from that time, so long as he stayed, the table was plentifully supplied with all kinds of game the season and the country could furnish.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Captain Rossitur did no work at the saw-mill.
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From this reading "I dinna ken what I should want If I could get but a man."
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From this reading But Fleda's words had not fallen to the ground.
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From this reading He began to show care for his fellow-creatures in getting the bellows mended; his next step was to look to his gun; and from that time, so long as he stayed, the table was plentifully supplied with all kinds of game the season and the country could furnish.
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From this reading But Fleda's words had not fallen to the ground.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He began to show care for his fellow-creatures in getting the bellows mended; his next step was to look to his gun; and from that time, so long as he stayed, the table was plentifully supplied with all kinds of game the season and the country could furnish.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He began to show care for his fellow-creatures in getting the bellows mended; his next step was to look to his gun; and from that time, so long as he stayed, the table was plentifully supplied with all kinds of game the season and the country could furnish.
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From this reading He began to show care for his fellow-creatures in getting the bellows mended; his next step was to look to his gun; and from that time, so long as he stayed, the table was plentifully supplied with all kinds of game the season and the country could furnish.
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From this reading He began to show care for his fellow-creatures in getting the bellows mended; his next step was to look to his gun; and from that time, so long as he stayed, the table was plentifully supplied with all kinds of game the season and the country could furnish.
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From this reading "I dinna ken what I should want If I could get but a man."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He began to show care for his fellow-creatures in getting the bellows mended; his next step was to look to his gun; and from that time, so long as he stayed, the table was plentifully supplied with all kinds of game the season and the country could furnish.
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From this reading But Fleda's words had not fallen to the ground.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He began to show care for his fellow-creatures in getting the bellows mended; his next step was to look to his gun; and from that time, so long as he stayed, the table was plentifully supplied with all kinds of game the season and the country could furnish.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But Fleda's words had not fallen to the ground.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He began to show care for his fellow-creatures in getting the bellows mended; his next step was to look to his gun; and from that time, so long as he stayed, the table was plentifully supplied with all kinds of game the season and the country could furnish.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He began to show care for his fellow-creatures in getting the bellows mended; his next step was to look to his gun; and from that time, so long as he stayed, the table was plentifully supplied with all kinds of game the season and the country could furnish.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I dinna ken what I should want If I could get but a man."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I dinna ken what I should want If I could get but a man."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He began to show care for his fellow-creatures in getting the bellows mended; his next step was to look to his gun; and from that time, so long as he stayed, the table was plentifully supplied with all kinds of game the season and the country could furnish.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I dinna ken what I should want If I could get but a man."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He began to show care for his fellow-creatures in getting the bellows mended; his next step was to look to his gun; and from that time, so long as he stayed, the table was plentifully supplied with all kinds of game the season and the country could furnish.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He began to show care for his fellow-creatures in getting the bellows mended; his next step was to look to his gun; and from that time, so long as he stayed, the table was plentifully supplied with all kinds of game the season and the country could furnish.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He began to show care for his fellow-creatures in getting the bellows mended; his next step was to look to his gun; and from that time, so long as he stayed, the table was plentifully supplied with all kinds of game the season and the country could furnish.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I dinna ken what I should want If I could get but a man."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He began to show care for his fellow-creatures in getting the bellows mended; his next step was to look to his gun; and from that time, so long as he stayed, the table was plentifully supplied with all kinds of game the season and the country could furnish.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He began to show care for his fellow-creatures in getting the bellows mended; his next step was to look to his gun; and from that time, so long as he stayed, the table was plentifully supplied with all kinds of game the season and the country could furnish.
not any; not one
From this reading Captain Rossitur did no work at the saw-mill.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But Fleda's words had not fallen to the ground.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He began to show care for his fellow-creatures in getting the bellows mended; his next step was to look to his gun; and from that time, so long as he stayed, the table was plentifully supplied with all kinds of game the season and the country could furnish.
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From this reading He began to show care for his fellow-creatures in getting the bellows mended; his next step was to look to his gun; and from that time, so long as he stayed, the table was plentifully supplied with all kinds of game the season and the country could furnish.
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From this reading Captain Rossitur did no work at the saw-mill.
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From this reading Captain Rossitur did no work at the saw-mill.
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From this reading SCOTCH BALLAD.
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From this reading He began to show care for his fellow-creatures in getting the bellows mended; his next step was to look to his gun; and from that time, so long as he stayed, the table was plentifully supplied with all kinds of game the season and the country could furnish.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I dinna ken what I should want If I could get but a man."
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From this reading He began to show care for his fellow-creatures in getting the bellows mended; his next step was to look to his gun; and from that time, so long as he stayed, the table was plentifully supplied with all kinds of game the season and the country could furnish.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He began to show care for his fellow-creatures in getting the bellows mended; his next step was to look to his gun; and from that time, so long as he stayed, the table was plentifully supplied with all kinds of game the season and the country could furnish.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He began to show care for his fellow-creatures in getting the bellows mended; his next step was to look to his gun; and from that time, so long as he stayed, the table was plentifully supplied with all kinds of game the season and the country could furnish.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He began to show care for his fellow-creatures in getting the bellows mended; his next step was to look to his gun; and from that time, so long as he stayed, the table was plentifully supplied with all kinds of game the season and the country could furnish.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He began to show care for his fellow-creatures in getting the bellows mended; his next step was to look to his gun; and from that time, so long as he stayed, the table was plentifully supplied with all kinds of game the season and the country could furnish.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He began to show care for his fellow-creatures in getting the bellows mended; his next step was to look to his gun; and from that time, so long as he stayed, the table was plentifully supplied with all kinds of game the season and the country could furnish.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He began to show care for his fellow-creatures in getting the bellows mended; his next step was to look to his gun; and from that time, so long as he stayed, the table was plentifully supplied with all kinds of game the season and the country could furnish.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Captain Rossitur did no work at the saw-mill.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He began to show care for his fellow-creatures in getting the bellows mended; his next step was to look to his gun; and from that time, so long as he stayed, the table was plentifully supplied with all kinds of game the season and the country could furnish.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But Fleda's words had not fallen to the ground.
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From this reading "I dinna ken what I should want If I could get but a man."
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He began to show care for his fellow-creatures in getting the bellows mended; his next step was to look to his gun; and from that time, so long as he stayed, the table was plentifully supplied with all kinds of game the season and the country could furnish.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I dinna ken what I should want If I could get but a man."
in the company of; together with
From this reading He began to show care for his fellow-creatures in getting the bellows mended; his next step was to look to his gun; and from that time, so long as he stayed, the table was plentifully supplied with all kinds of game the season and the country could furnish.
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From this reading But Fleda's words had not fallen to the ground.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Captain Rossitur did no work at the saw-mill.
