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Chapter XXIII
T. Jefferson Bender had played Skylight. (Annals of The Bend) Why, yes,” responded Chucky readily enough, “there's choiches of all sorts, same as there's folks, see! Some does good an' then ag'in there's others that ain't so warm.” It was rude, cold weather. Because of the bluster and the freezing air without, Chucky had abandoned his customary ale for hot Scotches.
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for the reason that
From this reading “Because of the bluster and the freezing air without, Chucky had abandoned his customary ale for hot Scotches.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Some does good an' then ag'in there's others that ain't so warm.””
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “(Annals of The Bend) Why, yes,” responded Chucky readily enough, “there's choiches of all sorts, same as there's folks, see!”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “(Annals of The Bend) Why, yes,” responded Chucky readily enough, “there's choiches of all sorts, same as there's folks, see!”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “Because of the bluster and the freezing air without, Chucky had abandoned his customary ale for hot Scotches.”
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From this reading Because of the bluster and the freezing air without, Chucky had abandoned his customary ale for hot Scotches.
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From this reading Some does good an' then ag'in there's others that ain't so warm.”
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From this reading Some does good an' then ag'in there's others that ain't so warm.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Because of the bluster and the freezing air without, Chucky had abandoned his customary ale for hot Scotches.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Because of the bluster and the freezing air without, Chucky had abandoned his customary ale for hot Scotches.
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From this reading (Annals of The Bend) Why, yes,” responded Chucky readily enough, “there's choiches of all sorts, same as there's folks, see!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Some does good an' then ag'in there's others that ain't so warm.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Because of the bluster and the freezing air without, Chucky had abandoned his customary ale for hot Scotches.
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From this reading (Annals of The Bend) Why, yes,” responded Chucky readily enough, “there's choiches of all sorts, same as there's folks, see!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading (Annals of The Bend) Why, yes,” responded Chucky readily enough, “there's choiches of all sorts, same as there's folks, see!
for the reason that
From this reading Because of the bluster and the freezing air without, Chucky had abandoned his customary ale for hot Scotches.
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From this reading (Annals of The Bend) Why, yes,” responded Chucky readily enough, “there's choiches of all sorts, same as there's folks, see!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading T. Jefferson Bender had played Skylight.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Because of the bluster and the freezing air without, Chucky had abandoned his customary ale for hot Scotches.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading (Annals of The Bend) Why, yes,” responded Chucky readily enough, “there's choiches of all sorts, same as there's folks, see!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading (Annals of The Bend) Why, yes,” responded Chucky readily enough, “there's choiches of all sorts, same as there's folks, see!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was rude, cold weather.
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From this reading Because of the bluster and the freezing air without, Chucky had abandoned his customary ale for hot Scotches.
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Some does good an' then ag'in there's others that ain't so warm.”
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From this reading (Annals of The Bend) Why, yes,” responded Chucky readily enough, “there's choiches of all sorts, same as there's folks, see!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading (Annals of The Bend) Why, yes,” responded Chucky readily enough, “there's choiches of all sorts, same as there's folks, see!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Because of the bluster and the freezing air without, Chucky had abandoned his customary ale for hot Scotches.
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From this reading Because of the bluster and the freezing air without, Chucky had abandoned his customary ale for hot Scotches.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Some does good an' then ag'in there's others that ain't so warm.”
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading T. Jefferson Bender had played Skylight.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Because of the bluster and the freezing air without, Chucky had abandoned his customary ale for hot Scotches.
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From this reading Because of the bluster and the freezing air without, Chucky had abandoned his customary ale for hot Scotches.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was rude, cold weather.
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From this reading T. Jefferson Bender had played Skylight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading (Annals of The Bend) Why, yes,” responded Chucky readily enough, “there's choiches of all sorts, same as there's folks, see!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Some does good an' then ag'in there's others that ain't so warm.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading T. Jefferson Bender had played Skylight.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading (Annals of The Bend) Why, yes,” responded Chucky readily enough, “there's choiches of all sorts, same as there's folks, see!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading (Annals of The Bend) Why, yes,” responded Chucky readily enough, “there's choiches of all sorts, same as there's folks, see!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was rude, cold weather.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading (Annals of The Bend) Why, yes,” responded Chucky readily enough, “there's choiches of all sorts, same as there's folks, see!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Because of the bluster and the freezing air without, Chucky had abandoned his customary ale for hot Scotches.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading (Annals of The Bend) Why, yes,” responded Chucky readily enough, “there's choiches of all sorts, same as there's folks, see!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading T. Jefferson Bender had played Skylight.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Some does good an' then ag'in there's others that ain't so warm.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Some does good an' then ag'in there's others that ain't so warm.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading (Annals of The Bend) Why, yes,” responded Chucky readily enough, “there's choiches of all sorts, same as there's folks, see!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading T. Jefferson Bender had played Skylight.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Some does good an' then ag'in there's others that ain't so warm.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading (Annals of The Bend) Why, yes,” responded Chucky readily enough, “there's choiches of all sorts, same as there's folks, see!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Some does good an' then ag'in there's others that ain't so warm.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading (Annals of The Bend) Why, yes,” responded Chucky readily enough, “there's choiches of all sorts, same as there's folks, see!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Some does good an' then ag'in there's others that ain't so warm.”
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was rude, cold weather.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was rude, cold weather.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading (Annals of The Bend) Why, yes,” responded Chucky readily enough, “there's choiches of all sorts, same as there's folks, see!
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Because of the bluster and the freezing air without, Chucky had abandoned his customary ale for hot Scotches.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading (Annals of The Bend) Why, yes,” responded Chucky readily enough, “there's choiches of all sorts, same as there's folks, see!
