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Chapter XIV
DICK TO THE RESCUE. "That man is going to shoot Jack Rasco!" Such was the thought which rushed into Dick Arbuckle's mind as he heard the fatal words spoken in the woods near the river bank. He could not see either of the men, but he felt tolerably certain in his mind that Rasco's assailant was Stillwater, the gambler, who had been run out of Arkansas City by Pawnee Brown, Rasco, Clemmer and a dozen others. "Would you kill me?" came in Rasco's voice.
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the past participle of “be”
From this reading “He could not see either of the men, but he felt tolerably certain in his mind that Rasco's assailant was Stillwater, the gambler, who had been run out of Arkansas City by Pawnee Brown, Rasco, Clemmer and a dozen others.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “He could not see either of the men, but he felt tolerably certain in his mind that Rasco's assailant was Stillwater, the gambler, who had been run out of Arkansas City by Pawnee Brown, Rasco, Clemmer and a dozen others.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “DICK TO THE RESCUE.”
one or the other of two
From this reading “He could not see either of the men, but he felt tolerably certain in his mind that Rasco's assailant was Stillwater, the gambler, who had been run out of Arkansas City by Pawnee Brown, Rasco, Clemmer and a dozen others.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Such was the thought which rushed into Dick Arbuckle's mind as he heard the fatal words spoken in the woods near the river bank.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Such was the thought which rushed into Dick Arbuckle's mind as he heard the fatal words spoken in the woods near the river bank.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “"Would you kill me?" came in Rasco's voice.”
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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 He could not see either of the men, but he felt tolerably certain in his mind that Rasco's assailant was Stillwater, the gambler, who had been run out of Arkansas City by Pawnee Brown, Rasco, Clemmer and a dozen others.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He could not see either of the men, but he felt tolerably certain in his mind that Rasco's assailant was Stillwater, the gambler, who had been run out of Arkansas City by Pawnee Brown, Rasco, Clemmer and a dozen others.
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From this reading Such was the thought which rushed into Dick Arbuckle's mind as he heard the fatal words spoken in the woods near the river bank.
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From this reading He could not see either of the men, but he felt tolerably certain in his mind that Rasco's assailant was Stillwater, the gambler, who had been run out of Arkansas City by Pawnee Brown, Rasco, Clemmer and a dozen others.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Such was the thought which rushed into Dick Arbuckle's mind as he heard the fatal words spoken in the woods near the river bank.
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From this reading He could not see either of the men, but he felt tolerably certain in his mind that Rasco's assailant was Stillwater, the gambler, who had been run out of Arkansas City by Pawnee Brown, Rasco, Clemmer and a dozen others.
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From this reading Such was the thought which rushed into Dick Arbuckle's mind as he heard the fatal words spoken in the woods near the river bank.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He could not see either of the men, but he felt tolerably certain in his mind that Rasco's assailant was Stillwater, the gambler, who had been run out of Arkansas City by Pawnee Brown, Rasco, Clemmer and a dozen others.
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From this reading He could not see either of the men, but he felt tolerably certain in his mind that Rasco's assailant was Stillwater, the gambler, who had been run out of Arkansas City by Pawnee Brown, Rasco, Clemmer and a dozen others.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He could not see either of the men, but he felt tolerably certain in his mind that Rasco's assailant was Stillwater, the gambler, who had been run out of Arkansas City by Pawnee Brown, Rasco, Clemmer and a dozen others.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He could not see either of the men, but he felt tolerably certain in his mind that Rasco's assailant was Stillwater, the gambler, who had been run out of Arkansas City by Pawnee Brown, Rasco, Clemmer and a dozen others.
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From this reading "Would you kill me?" came in Rasco's voice.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He could not see either of the men, but he felt tolerably certain in his mind that Rasco's assailant was Stillwater, the gambler, who had been run out of Arkansas City by Pawnee Brown, Rasco, Clemmer and a dozen others.
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From this reading He could not see either of the men, but he felt tolerably certain in his mind that Rasco's assailant was Stillwater, the gambler, who had been run out of Arkansas City by Pawnee Brown, Rasco, Clemmer and a dozen others.
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From this reading He could not see either of the men, but he felt tolerably certain in his mind that Rasco's assailant was Stillwater, the gambler, who had been run out of Arkansas City by Pawnee Brown, Rasco, Clemmer and a dozen others.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could not see either of the men, but he felt tolerably certain in his mind that Rasco's assailant was Stillwater, the gambler, who had been run out of Arkansas City by Pawnee Brown, Rasco, Clemmer and a dozen others.
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From this reading DICK TO THE RESCUE.
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From this reading He could not see either of the men, but he felt tolerably certain in his mind that Rasco's assailant was Stillwater, the gambler, who had been run out of Arkansas City by Pawnee Brown, Rasco, Clemmer and a dozen others.
one or the other of two
From this reading He could not see either of the men, but he felt tolerably certain in his mind that Rasco's assailant was Stillwater, the gambler, who had been run out of Arkansas City by Pawnee Brown, Rasco, Clemmer and a dozen others.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Such was the thought which rushed into Dick Arbuckle's mind as he heard the fatal words spoken in the woods near the river bank.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He could not see either of the men, but he felt tolerably certain in his mind that Rasco's assailant was Stillwater, the gambler, who had been run out of Arkansas City by Pawnee Brown, Rasco, Clemmer and a dozen others.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He could not see either of the men, but he felt tolerably certain in his mind that Rasco's assailant was Stillwater, the gambler, who had been run out of Arkansas City by Pawnee Brown, Rasco, Clemmer and a dozen others.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That man is going to shoot Jack Rasco!"
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He could not see either of the men, but he felt tolerably certain in his mind that Rasco's assailant was Stillwater, the gambler, who had been run out of Arkansas City by Pawnee Brown, Rasco, Clemmer and a dozen others.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Such was the thought which rushed into Dick Arbuckle's mind as he heard the fatal words spoken in the woods near the river bank.
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From this reading Such was the thought which rushed into Dick Arbuckle's mind as he heard the fatal words spoken in the woods near the river bank.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He could not see either of the men, but he felt tolerably certain in his mind that Rasco's assailant was Stillwater, the gambler, who had been run out of Arkansas City by Pawnee Brown, Rasco, Clemmer and a dozen others.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Such was the thought which rushed into Dick Arbuckle's mind as he heard the fatal words spoken in the woods near the river bank.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Such was the thought which rushed into Dick Arbuckle's mind as he heard the fatal words spoken in the woods near the river bank.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That man is going to shoot Jack Rasco!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That man is going to shoot Jack Rasco!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Would you kill me?" came in Rasco's voice.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That man is going to shoot Jack Rasco!"
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Would you kill me?" came in Rasco's voice.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He could not see either of the men, but he felt tolerably certain in his mind that Rasco's assailant was Stillwater, the gambler, who had been run out of Arkansas City by Pawnee Brown, Rasco, Clemmer and a dozen others.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Such was the thought which rushed into Dick Arbuckle's mind as he heard the fatal words spoken in the woods near the river bank.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Such was the thought which rushed into Dick Arbuckle's mind as he heard the fatal words spoken in the woods near the river bank.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He could not see either of the men, but he felt tolerably certain in his mind that Rasco's assailant was Stillwater, the gambler, who had been run out of Arkansas City by Pawnee Brown, Rasco, Clemmer and a dozen others.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He could not see either of the men, but he felt tolerably certain in his mind that Rasco's assailant was Stillwater, the gambler, who had been run out of Arkansas City by Pawnee Brown, Rasco, Clemmer and a dozen others.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He could not see either of the men, but he felt tolerably certain in his mind that Rasco's assailant was Stillwater, the gambler, who had been run out of Arkansas City by Pawnee Brown, Rasco, Clemmer and a dozen others.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He could not see either of the men, but he felt tolerably certain in his mind that Rasco's assailant was Stillwater, the gambler, who had been run out of Arkansas City by Pawnee Brown, Rasco, Clemmer and a dozen others.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He could not see either of the men, but he felt tolerably certain in his mind that Rasco's assailant was Stillwater, the gambler, who had been run out of Arkansas City by Pawnee Brown, Rasco, Clemmer and a dozen others.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That man is going to shoot Jack Rasco!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He could not see either of the men, but he felt tolerably certain in his mind that Rasco's assailant was Stillwater, the gambler, who had been run out of Arkansas City by Pawnee Brown, Rasco, Clemmer and a dozen others.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DICK TO THE RESCUE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Such was the thought which rushed into Dick Arbuckle's mind as he heard the fatal words spoken in the woods near the river bank.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He could not see either of the men, but he felt tolerably certain in his mind that Rasco's assailant was Stillwater, the gambler, who had been run out of Arkansas City by Pawnee Brown, Rasco, Clemmer and a dozen others.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Such was the thought which rushed into Dick Arbuckle's mind as he heard the fatal words spoken in the woods near the river bank.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He could not see either of the men, but he felt tolerably certain in his mind that Rasco's assailant was Stillwater, the gambler, who had been run out of Arkansas City by Pawnee Brown, Rasco, Clemmer and a dozen others.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That man is going to shoot Jack Rasco!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Such was the thought which rushed into Dick Arbuckle's mind as he heard the fatal words spoken in the woods near the river bank.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He could not see either of the men, but he felt tolerably certain in his mind that Rasco's assailant was Stillwater, the gambler, who had been run out of Arkansas City by Pawnee Brown, Rasco, Clemmer and a dozen others.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such was the thought which rushed into Dick Arbuckle's mind as he heard the fatal words spoken in the woods near the river bank.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That man is going to shoot Jack Rasco!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DICK TO THE RESCUE.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Such was the thought which rushed into Dick Arbuckle's mind as he heard the fatal words spoken in the woods near the river bank.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DICK TO THE RESCUE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He could not see either of the men, but he felt tolerably certain in his mind that Rasco's assailant was Stillwater, the gambler, who had been run out of Arkansas City by Pawnee Brown, Rasco, Clemmer and a dozen others.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Would you kill me?" came in Rasco's voice.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Such was the thought which rushed into Dick Arbuckle's mind as he heard the fatal words spoken in the woods near the river bank.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Such was the thought which rushed into Dick Arbuckle's mind as he heard the fatal words spoken in the woods near the river bank.
which person or people
From this reading He could not see either of the men, but he felt tolerably certain in his mind that Rasco's assailant was Stillwater, the gambler, who had been run out of Arkansas City by Pawnee Brown, Rasco, Clemmer and a dozen others.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Such was the thought which rushed into Dick Arbuckle's mind as he heard the fatal words spoken in the woods near the river bank.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Such was the thought which rushed into Dick Arbuckle's mind as he heard the fatal words spoken in the woods near the river bank.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Would you kill me?" came in Rasco's voice.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Would you kill me?" came in Rasco's voice.
