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Chapter XI
"What happened? Nothin'! I was that riled I didn't stop to think--fixed a bayonet on the old Martini the gov'ment supplies to settlers out of the depths of its wisdom an' generosity--climbed up by the same route the leopard took--invaded him--an' skewered him wi' the bayonet in the dark! I wouldn't do it again for a kingdom--but I won't buy more pigeons either!" "What do you raise on your farm, then--pigs?" we asked.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I wouldn't do it again for a kingdom--but I won't buy more pigeons either!"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"What do you raise on your farm, then--pigs?" we asked.”
one or the other of two
From this reading “I wouldn't do it again for a kingdom--but I won't buy more pigeons either!"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I was that riled I didn't stop to think--fixed a bayonet on the old Martini the gov'ment supplies to settlers out of the depths of its wisdom an' generosity--climbed up by the same route the leopard took--invaded him--an' skewered him wi' the bayonet in the dark!”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I was that riled I didn't stop to think--fixed a bayonet on the old Martini the gov'ment supplies to settlers out of the depths of its wisdom an' generosity--climbed up by the same route the leopard took--invaded him--an' skewered him wi' the bayonet in the dark!”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I was that riled I didn't stop to think--fixed a bayonet on the old Martini the gov'ment supplies to settlers out of the depths of its wisdom an' generosity--climbed up by the same route the leopard took--invaded him--an' skewered him wi' the bayonet in the dark!”
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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 was that riled I didn't stop to think--fixed a bayonet on the old Martini the gov'ment supplies to settlers out of the depths of its wisdom an' generosity--climbed up by the same route the leopard took--invaded him--an' skewered him wi' the bayonet in the dark!
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I wouldn't do it again for a kingdom--but I won't buy more pigeons either!"
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I was that riled I didn't stop to think--fixed a bayonet on the old Martini the gov'ment supplies to settlers out of the depths of its wisdom an' generosity--climbed up by the same route the leopard took--invaded him--an' skewered him wi' the bayonet in the dark!
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "What do you raise on your farm, then--pigs?" we asked.
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From this reading I was that riled I didn't stop to think--fixed a bayonet on the old Martini the gov'ment supplies to settlers out of the depths of its wisdom an' generosity--climbed up by the same route the leopard took--invaded him--an' skewered him wi' the bayonet in the dark!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I wouldn't do it again for a kingdom--but I won't buy more pigeons either!"
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From this reading I wouldn't do it again for a kingdom--but I won't buy more pigeons either!"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I was that riled I didn't stop to think--fixed a bayonet on the old Martini the gov'ment supplies to settlers out of the depths of its wisdom an' generosity--climbed up by the same route the leopard took--invaded him--an' skewered him wi' the bayonet in the dark!
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From this reading I was that riled I didn't stop to think--fixed a bayonet on the old Martini the gov'ment supplies to settlers out of the depths of its wisdom an' generosity--climbed up by the same route the leopard took--invaded him--an' skewered him wi' the bayonet in the dark!
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From this reading I was that riled I didn't stop to think--fixed a bayonet on the old Martini the gov'ment supplies to settlers out of the depths of its wisdom an' generosity--climbed up by the same route the leopard took--invaded him--an' skewered him wi' the bayonet in the dark!
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From this reading I was that riled I didn't stop to think--fixed a bayonet on the old Martini the gov'ment supplies to settlers out of the depths of its wisdom an' generosity--climbed up by the same route the leopard took--invaded him--an' skewered him wi' the bayonet in the dark!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was that riled I didn't stop to think--fixed a bayonet on the old Martini the gov'ment supplies to settlers out of the depths of its wisdom an' generosity--climbed up by the same route the leopard took--invaded him--an' skewered him wi' the bayonet in the dark!
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I wouldn't do it again for a kingdom--but I won't buy more pigeons either!"
one or the other of two
From this reading I wouldn't do it again for a kingdom--but I won't buy more pigeons either!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What do you raise on your farm, then--pigs?" we asked.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was that riled I didn't stop to think--fixed a bayonet on the old Martini the gov'ment supplies to settlers out of the depths of its wisdom an' generosity--climbed up by the same route the leopard took--invaded him--an' skewered him wi' the bayonet in the dark!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I wouldn't do it again for a kingdom--but I won't buy more pigeons either!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was that riled I didn't stop to think--fixed a bayonet on the old Martini the gov'ment supplies to settlers out of the depths of its wisdom an' generosity--climbed up by the same route the leopard took--invaded him--an' skewered him wi' the bayonet in the dark!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was that riled I didn't stop to think--fixed a bayonet on the old Martini the gov'ment supplies to settlers out of the depths of its wisdom an' generosity--climbed up by the same route the leopard took--invaded him--an' skewered him wi' the bayonet in the dark!
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From this reading "What happened?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I was that riled I didn't stop to think--fixed a bayonet on the old Martini the gov'ment supplies to settlers out of the depths of its wisdom an' generosity--climbed up by the same route the leopard took--invaded him--an' skewered him wi' the bayonet in the dark!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was that riled I didn't stop to think--fixed a bayonet on the old Martini the gov'ment supplies to settlers out of the depths of its wisdom an' generosity--climbed up by the same route the leopard took--invaded him--an' skewered him wi' the bayonet in the dark!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I was that riled I didn't stop to think--fixed a bayonet on the old Martini the gov'ment supplies to settlers out of the depths of its wisdom an' generosity--climbed up by the same route the leopard took--invaded him--an' skewered him wi' the bayonet in the dark!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was that riled I didn't stop to think--fixed a bayonet on the old Martini the gov'ment supplies to settlers out of the depths of its wisdom an' generosity--climbed up by the same route the leopard took--invaded him--an' skewered him wi' the bayonet in the dark!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I wouldn't do it again for a kingdom--but I won't buy more pigeons either!"
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I was that riled I didn't stop to think--fixed a bayonet on the old Martini the gov'ment supplies to settlers out of the depths of its wisdom an' generosity--climbed up by the same route the leopard took--invaded him--an' skewered him wi' the bayonet in the dark!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I wouldn't do it again for a kingdom--but I won't buy more pigeons either!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was that riled I didn't stop to think--fixed a bayonet on the old Martini the gov'ment supplies to settlers out of the depths of its wisdom an' generosity--climbed up by the same route the leopard took--invaded him--an' skewered him wi' the bayonet in the dark!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was that riled I didn't stop to think--fixed a bayonet on the old Martini the gov'ment supplies to settlers out of the depths of its wisdom an' generosity--climbed up by the same route the leopard took--invaded him--an' skewered him wi' the bayonet in the dark!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I wouldn't do it again for a kingdom--but I won't buy more pigeons either!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nothin'!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I was that riled I didn't stop to think--fixed a bayonet on the old Martini the gov'ment supplies to settlers out of the depths of its wisdom an' generosity--climbed up by the same route the leopard took--invaded him--an' skewered him wi' the bayonet in the dark!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was that riled I didn't stop to think--fixed a bayonet on the old Martini the gov'ment supplies to settlers out of the depths of its wisdom an' generosity--climbed up by the same route the leopard took--invaded him--an' skewered him wi' the bayonet in the dark!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I was that riled I didn't stop to think--fixed a bayonet on the old Martini the gov'ment supplies to settlers out of the depths of its wisdom an' generosity--climbed up by the same route the leopard took--invaded him--an' skewered him wi' the bayonet in the dark!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was that riled I didn't stop to think--fixed a bayonet on the old Martini the gov'ment supplies to settlers out of the depths of its wisdom an' generosity--climbed up by the same route the leopard took--invaded him--an' skewered him wi' the bayonet in the dark!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I wouldn't do it again for a kingdom--but I won't buy more pigeons either!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What do you raise on your farm, then--pigs?" we asked.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What do you raise on your farm, then--pigs?" we asked.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was that riled I didn't stop to think--fixed a bayonet on the old Martini the gov'ment supplies to settlers out of the depths of its wisdom an' generosity--climbed up by the same route the leopard took--invaded him--an' skewered him wi' the bayonet in the dark!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was that riled I didn't stop to think--fixed a bayonet on the old Martini the gov'ment supplies to settlers out of the depths of its wisdom an' generosity--climbed up by the same route the leopard took--invaded him--an' skewered him wi' the bayonet in the dark!
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I was that riled I didn't stop to think--fixed a bayonet on the old Martini the gov'ment supplies to settlers out of the depths of its wisdom an' generosity--climbed up by the same route the leopard took--invaded him--an' skewered him wi' the bayonet in the dark!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was that riled I didn't stop to think--fixed a bayonet on the old Martini the gov'ment supplies to settlers out of the depths of its wisdom an' generosity--climbed up by the same route the leopard took--invaded him--an' skewered him wi' the bayonet in the dark!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was that riled I didn't stop to think--fixed a bayonet on the old Martini the gov'ment supplies to settlers out of the depths of its wisdom an' generosity--climbed up by the same route the leopard took--invaded him--an' skewered him wi' the bayonet in the dark!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was that riled I didn't stop to think--fixed a bayonet on the old Martini the gov'ment supplies to settlers out of the depths of its wisdom an' generosity--climbed up by the same route the leopard took--invaded him--an' skewered him wi' the bayonet in the dark!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was that riled I didn't stop to think--fixed a bayonet on the old Martini the gov'ment supplies to settlers out of the depths of its wisdom an' generosity--climbed up by the same route the leopard took--invaded him--an' skewered him wi' the bayonet in the dark!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I was that riled I didn't stop to think--fixed a bayonet on the old Martini the gov'ment supplies to settlers out of the depths of its wisdom an' generosity--climbed up by the same route the leopard took--invaded him--an' skewered him wi' the bayonet in the dark!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I was that riled I didn't stop to think--fixed a bayonet on the old Martini the gov'ment supplies to settlers out of the depths of its wisdom an' generosity--climbed up by the same route the leopard took--invaded him--an' skewered him wi' the bayonet in the dark!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What do you raise on your farm, then--pigs?" we asked.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I was that riled I didn't stop to think--fixed a bayonet on the old Martini the gov'ment supplies to settlers out of the depths of its wisdom an' generosity--climbed up by the same route the leopard took--invaded him--an' skewered him wi' the bayonet in the dark!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I was that riled I didn't stop to think--fixed a bayonet on the old Martini the gov'ment supplies to settlers out of the depths of its wisdom an' generosity--climbed up by the same route the leopard took--invaded him--an' skewered him wi' the bayonet in the dark!
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I was that riled I didn't stop to think--fixed a bayonet on the old Martini the gov'ment supplies to settlers out of the depths of its wisdom an' generosity--climbed up by the same route the leopard took--invaded him--an' skewered him wi' the bayonet in the dark!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was that riled I didn't stop to think--fixed a bayonet on the old Martini the gov'ment supplies to settlers out of the depths of its wisdom an' generosity--climbed up by the same route the leopard took--invaded him--an' skewered him wi' the bayonet in the dark!
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was that riled I didn't stop to think--fixed a bayonet on the old Martini the gov'ment supplies to settlers out of the depths of its wisdom an' generosity--climbed up by the same route the leopard took--invaded him--an' skewered him wi' the bayonet in the dark!
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "What do you raise on your farm, then--pigs?" we asked.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What happened?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was that riled I didn't stop to think--fixed a bayonet on the old Martini the gov'ment supplies to settlers out of the depths of its wisdom an' generosity--climbed up by the same route the leopard took--invaded him--an' skewered him wi' the bayonet in the dark!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was that riled I didn't stop to think--fixed a bayonet on the old Martini the gov'ment supplies to settlers out of the depths of its wisdom an' generosity--climbed up by the same route the leopard took--invaded him--an' skewered him wi' the bayonet in the dark!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I wouldn't do it again for a kingdom--but I won't buy more pigeons either!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I wouldn't do it again for a kingdom--but I won't buy more pigeons either!"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What do you raise on your farm, then--pigs?" we asked.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What do you raise on your farm, then--pigs?" we asked.
