A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter VIII
"Makes sense," Anse commented. "Always did hear as how Apaches were meaner’n snakes but they wasn’t stupid. Keep a tame gunrunner to work for ’em—that sounds like th’ tricky sorta play they cotton to. If it is so, th’ man who gits Kitchell may jus’ rid this country of some of them two-legged wolves into th’ bargain." "According to what I’ve heard," Drew said, "this Kitchell claims to lead a regular Confederate force that hasn’t surrendered.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"According to what I’ve heard," Drew said, "this Kitchell claims to lead a regular Confederate force that hasn’t surrendered.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Always did hear as how Apaches were meaner’n snakes but they wasn’t stupid.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “If it is so, th’ man who gits Kitchell may jus’ rid this country of some of them two-legged wolves into th’ bargain."”
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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 Keep a tame gunrunner to work for ’em—that sounds like th’ tricky sorta play they cotton to.
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From this reading "According to what I’ve heard," Drew said, "this Kitchell claims to lead a regular Confederate force that hasn’t surrendered.
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From this reading "Always did hear as how Apaches were meaner’n snakes but they wasn’t stupid.
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From this reading "Makes sense," Anse commented.
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From this reading "Always did hear as how Apaches were meaner’n snakes but they wasn’t stupid.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Always did hear as how Apaches were meaner’n snakes but they wasn’t stupid.
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From this reading If it is so, th’ man who gits Kitchell may jus’ rid this country of some of them two-legged wolves into th’ bargain."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Always did hear as how Apaches were meaner’n snakes but they wasn’t stupid.
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From this reading "According to what I’ve heard," Drew said, "this Kitchell claims to lead a regular Confederate force that hasn’t surrendered.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Makes sense," Anse commented.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "According to what I’ve heard," Drew said, "this Kitchell claims to lead a regular Confederate force that hasn’t surrendered.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Keep a tame gunrunner to work for ’em—that sounds like th’ tricky sorta play they cotton to.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If it is so, th’ man who gits Kitchell may jus’ rid this country of some of them two-legged wolves into th’ bargain."
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Always did hear as how Apaches were meaner’n snakes but they wasn’t stupid.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "According to what I’ve heard," Drew said, "this Kitchell claims to lead a regular Confederate force that hasn’t surrendered.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Keep a tame gunrunner to work for ’em—that sounds like th’ tricky sorta play they cotton to.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Keep a tame gunrunner to work for ’em—that sounds like th’ tricky sorta play they cotton to.
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From this reading "According to what I’ve heard," Drew said, "this Kitchell claims to lead a regular Confederate force that hasn’t surrendered.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If it is so, th’ man who gits Kitchell may jus’ rid this country of some of them two-legged wolves into th’ bargain."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Keep a tame gunrunner to work for ’em—that sounds like th’ tricky sorta play they cotton to.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "According to what I’ve heard," Drew said, "this Kitchell claims to lead a regular Confederate force that hasn’t surrendered.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Always did hear as how Apaches were meaner’n snakes but they wasn’t stupid.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "According to what I’ve heard," Drew said, "this Kitchell claims to lead a regular Confederate force that hasn’t surrendered.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Always did hear as how Apaches were meaner’n snakes but they wasn’t stupid.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "According to what I’ve heard," Drew said, "this Kitchell claims to lead a regular Confederate force that hasn’t surrendered.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If it is so, th’ man who gits Kitchell may jus’ rid this country of some of them two-legged wolves into th’ bargain."
moving to the inside of something
From this reading If it is so, th’ man who gits Kitchell may jus’ rid this country of some of them two-legged wolves into th’ bargain."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If it is so, th’ man who gits Kitchell may jus’ rid this country of some of them two-legged wolves into th’ bargain."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If it is so, th’ man who gits Kitchell may jus’ rid this country of some of them two-legged wolves into th’ bargain."
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From this reading If it is so, th’ man who gits Kitchell may jus’ rid this country of some of them two-legged wolves into th’ bargain."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Keep a tame gunrunner to work for ’em—that sounds like th’ tricky sorta play they cotton to.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If it is so, th’ man who gits Kitchell may jus’ rid this country of some of them two-legged wolves into th’ bargain."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "According to what I’ve heard," Drew said, "this Kitchell claims to lead a regular Confederate force that hasn’t surrendered.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Keep a tame gunrunner to work for ’em—that sounds like th’ tricky sorta play they cotton to.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Makes sense," Anse commented.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If it is so, th’ man who gits Kitchell may jus’ rid this country of some of them two-legged wolves into th’ bargain."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading If it is so, th’ man who gits Kitchell may jus’ rid this country of some of them two-legged wolves into th’ bargain."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Always did hear as how Apaches were meaner’n snakes but they wasn’t stupid.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If it is so, th’ man who gits Kitchell may jus’ rid this country of some of them two-legged wolves into th’ bargain."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Keep a tame gunrunner to work for ’em—that sounds like th’ tricky sorta play they cotton to.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "According to what I’ve heard," Drew said, "this Kitchell claims to lead a regular Confederate force that hasn’t surrendered.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If it is so, th’ man who gits Kitchell may jus’ rid this country of some of them two-legged wolves into th’ bargain."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "According to what I’ve heard," Drew said, "this Kitchell claims to lead a regular Confederate force that hasn’t surrendered.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Makes sense," Anse commented.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Always did hear as how Apaches were meaner’n snakes but they wasn’t stupid.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If it is so, th’ man who gits Kitchell may jus’ rid this country of some of them two-legged wolves into th’ bargain."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If it is so, th’ man who gits Kitchell may jus’ rid this country of some of them two-legged wolves into th’ bargain."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Keep a tame gunrunner to work for ’em—that sounds like th’ tricky sorta play they cotton to.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Keep a tame gunrunner to work for ’em—that sounds like th’ tricky sorta play they cotton to.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Always did hear as how Apaches were meaner’n snakes but they wasn’t stupid.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "According to what I’ve heard," Drew said, "this Kitchell claims to lead a regular Confederate force that hasn’t surrendered.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Keep a tame gunrunner to work for ’em—that sounds like th’ tricky sorta play they cotton to.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Keep a tame gunrunner to work for ’em—that sounds like th’ tricky sorta play they cotton to.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Keep a tame gunrunner to work for ’em—that sounds like th’ tricky sorta play they cotton to.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading If it is so, th’ man who gits Kitchell may jus’ rid this country of some of them two-legged wolves into th’ bargain."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Always did hear as how Apaches were meaner’n snakes but they wasn’t stupid.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If it is so, th’ man who gits Kitchell may jus’ rid this country of some of them two-legged wolves into th’ bargain."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Keep a tame gunrunner to work for ’em—that sounds like th’ tricky sorta play they cotton to.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Keep a tame gunrunner to work for ’em—that sounds like th’ tricky sorta play they cotton to.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If it is so, th’ man who gits Kitchell may jus’ rid this country of some of them two-legged wolves into th’ bargain."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Always did hear as how Apaches were meaner’n snakes but they wasn’t stupid.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Always did hear as how Apaches were meaner’n snakes but they wasn’t stupid.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "According to what I’ve heard," Drew said, "this Kitchell claims to lead a regular Confederate force that hasn’t surrendered.
which person or people
From this reading If it is so, th’ man who gits Kitchell may jus’ rid this country of some of them two-legged wolves into th’ bargain."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If it is so, th’ man who gits Kitchell may jus’ rid this country of some of them two-legged wolves into th’ bargain."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Keep a tame gunrunner to work for ’em—that sounds like th’ tricky sorta play they cotton to.
