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Chapter VII
“It is only ginger!” said another scornfully. “Mebbe it is, and mebbe it isn't,” returned Cy Parker stoutly. “Mebbe ut's only my fancy. But if it's the sort o' stuff to bring on that fancy, and that fancy CURES me, it's all the same. I've got about two dollars' worth o' that fancy or that ginger, and I'm going to stick to it.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “I've got about two dollars' worth o' that fancy or that ginger, and I'm going to stick to it.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading ““It is only ginger!” said another scornfully.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading ““Mebbe it is, and mebbe it isn't,” returned Cy Parker stoutly.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “But if it's the sort o' stuff to bring on that fancy, and that fancy CURES me, it's all the same.”
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I've got about two dollars' worth o' that fancy or that ginger, and I'm going to stick to it.
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From this reading But if it's the sort o' stuff to bring on that fancy, and that fancy CURES me, it's all the same.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Mebbe it is, and mebbe it isn't,” returned Cy Parker stoutly.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “It is only ginger!” said another scornfully.
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From this reading But if it's the sort o' stuff to bring on that fancy, and that fancy CURES me, it's all the same.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But if it's the sort o' stuff to bring on that fancy, and that fancy CURES me, it's all the same.
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From this reading But if it's the sort o' stuff to bring on that fancy, and that fancy CURES me, it's all the same.
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From this reading “Mebbe it is, and mebbe it isn't,” returned Cy Parker stoutly.
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From this reading I've got about two dollars' worth o' that fancy or that ginger, and I'm going to stick to it.
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From this reading “Mebbe ut's only my fancy.
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From this reading “It is only ginger!” said another scornfully.
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From this reading I've got about two dollars' worth o' that fancy or that ginger, and I'm going to stick to it.
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From this reading I've got about two dollars' worth o' that fancy or that ginger, and I'm going to stick to it.
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From this reading I've got about two dollars' worth o' that fancy or that ginger, and I'm going to stick to it.
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From this reading I've got about two dollars' worth o' that fancy or that ginger, and I'm going to stick to it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But if it's the sort o' stuff to bring on that fancy, and that fancy CURES me, it's all the same.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is only ginger!” said another scornfully.
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From this reading “Mebbe it is, and mebbe it isn't,” returned Cy Parker stoutly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It is only ginger!” said another scornfully.
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From this reading But if it's the sort o' stuff to bring on that fancy, and that fancy CURES me, it's all the same.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But if it's the sort o' stuff to bring on that fancy, and that fancy CURES me, it's all the same.
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From this reading “Mebbe it is, and mebbe it isn't,” returned Cy Parker stoutly.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Mebbe ut's only my fancy.
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From this reading But if it's the sort o' stuff to bring on that fancy, and that fancy CURES me, it's all the same.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But if it's the sort o' stuff to bring on that fancy, and that fancy CURES me, it's all the same.
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From this reading “It is only ginger!” said another scornfully.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I've got about two dollars' worth o' that fancy or that ginger, and I'm going to stick to it.
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From this reading “Mebbe it is, and mebbe it isn't,” returned Cy Parker stoutly.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Mebbe it is, and mebbe it isn't,” returned Cy Parker stoutly.
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From this reading “It is only ginger!” said another scornfully.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading But if it's the sort o' stuff to bring on that fancy, and that fancy CURES me, it's all the same.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It is only ginger!” said another scornfully.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But if it's the sort o' stuff to bring on that fancy, and that fancy CURES me, it's all the same.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I've got about two dollars' worth o' that fancy or that ginger, and I'm going to stick to it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Mebbe it is, and mebbe it isn't,” returned Cy Parker stoutly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But if it's the sort o' stuff to bring on that fancy, and that fancy CURES me, it's all the same.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But if it's the sort o' stuff to bring on that fancy, and that fancy CURES me, it's all the same.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But if it's the sort o' stuff to bring on that fancy, and that fancy CURES me, it's all the same.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But if it's the sort o' stuff to bring on that fancy, and that fancy CURES me, it's all the same.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I've got about two dollars' worth o' that fancy or that ginger, and I'm going to stick to it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Mebbe ut's only my fancy.
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From this reading I've got about two dollars' worth o' that fancy or that ginger, and I'm going to stick to it.
