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Chapter XIV
A MCIVOR There is a look in the eyes of eagles which sometimes is found in men--a bold, resolute look, changing swiftly to defiance and a hatred that nothing can quench. It is the sign of the fighting man--not the sly, vicious killer, but the man who will fight till he dies. Hall McIvor wore it blazing when he reached for his rifle and strode over to join the Bassetts. "Played 'possum, eh?" muttered Winchester, who had lost his old smile. "Well, I wish we could bring in Sharps."
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the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “"Well, I wish we could bring in Sharps."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A MCIVOR There is a look in the eyes of eagles which sometimes is found in men--a bold, resolute look, changing swiftly to defiance and a hatred that nothing can quench.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A MCIVOR There is a look in the eyes of eagles which sometimes is found in men--a bold, resolute look, changing swiftly to defiance and a hatred that nothing can quench.”
spoke in a low voice that was difficult to hear
From this reading “"Played 'possum, eh?" muttered Winchester, who had lost his old smile.”
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “A MCIVOR There is a look in the eyes of eagles which sometimes is found in men--a bold, resolute look, changing swiftly to defiance and a hatred that nothing can quench.”
above and across; more than
From this reading “Hall McIvor wore it blazing when he reached for his rifle and strode over to join the Bassetts.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A MCIVOR There is a look in the eyes of eagles which sometimes is found in men--a bold, resolute look, changing swiftly to defiance and a hatred that nothing can quench.”
up to a particular time
From this reading “It is the sign of the fighting man--not the sly, vicious killer, but the man who will fight till he dies.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Well, I wish we could bring in Sharps."”
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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 A MCIVOR There is a look in the eyes of eagles which sometimes is found in men--a bold, resolute look, changing swiftly to defiance and a hatred that nothing can quench.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A MCIVOR There is a look in the eyes of eagles which sometimes is found in men--a bold, resolute look, changing swiftly to defiance and a hatred that nothing can quench.
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From this reading Hall McIvor wore it blazing when he reached for his rifle and strode over to join the Bassetts.
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From this reading Hall McIvor wore it blazing when he reached for his rifle and strode over to join the Bassetts.
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From this reading A MCIVOR There is a look in the eyes of eagles which sometimes is found in men--a bold, resolute look, changing swiftly to defiance and a hatred that nothing can quench.
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From this reading "Well, I wish we could bring in Sharps."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is the sign of the fighting man--not the sly, vicious killer, but the man who will fight till he dies.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading A MCIVOR There is a look in the eyes of eagles which sometimes is found in men--a bold, resolute look, changing swiftly to defiance and a hatred that nothing can quench.
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From this reading A MCIVOR There is a look in the eyes of eagles which sometimes is found in men--a bold, resolute look, changing swiftly to defiance and a hatred that nothing can quench.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Well, I wish we could bring in Sharps."
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From this reading A MCIVOR There is a look in the eyes of eagles which sometimes is found in men--a bold, resolute look, changing swiftly to defiance and a hatred that nothing can quench.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is the sign of the fighting man--not the sly, vicious killer, but the man who will fight till he dies.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A MCIVOR There is a look in the eyes of eagles which sometimes is found in men--a bold, resolute look, changing swiftly to defiance and a hatred that nothing can quench.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Played 'possum, eh?" muttered Winchester, who had lost his old smile.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A MCIVOR There is a look in the eyes of eagles which sometimes is found in men--a bold, resolute look, changing swiftly to defiance and a hatred that nothing can quench.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is the sign of the fighting man--not the sly, vicious killer, but the man who will fight till he dies.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is the sign of the fighting man--not the sly, vicious killer, but the man who will fight till he dies.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Hall McIvor wore it blazing when he reached for his rifle and strode over to join the Bassetts.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A MCIVOR There is a look in the eyes of eagles which sometimes is found in men--a bold, resolute look, changing swiftly to defiance and a hatred that nothing can quench.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Played 'possum, eh?" muttered Winchester, who had lost his old smile.
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From this reading Hall McIvor wore it blazing when he reached for his rifle and strode over to join the Bassetts.
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From this reading A MCIVOR There is a look in the eyes of eagles which sometimes is found in men--a bold, resolute look, changing swiftly to defiance and a hatred that nothing can quench.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is the sign of the fighting man--not the sly, vicious killer, but the man who will fight till he dies.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hall McIvor wore it blazing when he reached for his rifle and strode over to join the Bassetts.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Well, I wish we could bring in Sharps."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A MCIVOR There is a look in the eyes of eagles which sometimes is found in men--a bold, resolute look, changing swiftly to defiance and a hatred that nothing can quench.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A MCIVOR There is a look in the eyes of eagles which sometimes is found in men--a bold, resolute look, changing swiftly to defiance and a hatred that nothing can quench.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is the sign of the fighting man--not the sly, vicious killer, but the man who will fight till he dies.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hall McIvor wore it blazing when he reached for his rifle and strode over to join the Bassetts.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is the sign of the fighting man--not the sly, vicious killer, but the man who will fight till he dies.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A MCIVOR There is a look in the eyes of eagles which sometimes is found in men--a bold, resolute look, changing swiftly to defiance and a hatred that nothing can quench.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Played 'possum, eh?" muttered Winchester, who had lost his old smile.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is the sign of the fighting man--not the sly, vicious killer, but the man who will fight till he dies.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A MCIVOR There is a look in the eyes of eagles which sometimes is found in men--a bold, resolute look, changing swiftly to defiance and a hatred that nothing can quench.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A MCIVOR There is a look in the eyes of eagles which sometimes is found in men--a bold, resolute look, changing swiftly to defiance and a hatred that nothing can quench.
spoke in a low voice that was difficult to hear
From this reading "Played 'possum, eh?" muttered Winchester, who had lost his old smile.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is the sign of the fighting man--not the sly, vicious killer, but the man who will fight till he dies.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading A MCIVOR There is a look in the eyes of eagles which sometimes is found in men--a bold, resolute look, changing swiftly to defiance and a hatred that nothing can quench.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A MCIVOR There is a look in the eyes of eagles which sometimes is found in men--a bold, resolute look, changing swiftly to defiance and a hatred that nothing can quench.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Played 'possum, eh?" muttered Winchester, who had lost his old smile.
above and across; more than
From this reading Hall McIvor wore it blazing when he reached for his rifle and strode over to join the Bassetts.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Played 'possum, eh?" muttered Winchester, who had lost his old smile.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Played 'possum, eh?" muttered Winchester, who had lost his old smile.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A MCIVOR There is a look in the eyes of eagles which sometimes is found in men--a bold, resolute look, changing swiftly to defiance and a hatred that nothing can quench.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hall McIvor wore it blazing when he reached for his rifle and strode over to join the Bassetts.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A MCIVOR There is a look in the eyes of eagles which sometimes is found in men--a bold, resolute look, changing swiftly to defiance and a hatred that nothing can quench.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hall McIvor wore it blazing when he reached for his rifle and strode over to join the Bassetts.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, I wish we could bring in Sharps."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is the sign of the fighting man--not the sly, vicious killer, but the man who will fight till he dies.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is the sign of the fighting man--not the sly, vicious killer, but the man who will fight till he dies.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Played 'possum, eh?" muttered Winchester, who had lost his old smile.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A MCIVOR There is a look in the eyes of eagles which sometimes is found in men--a bold, resolute look, changing swiftly to defiance and a hatred that nothing can quench.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hall McIvor wore it blazing when he reached for his rifle and strode over to join the Bassetts.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A MCIVOR There is a look in the eyes of eagles which sometimes is found in men--a bold, resolute look, changing swiftly to defiance and a hatred that nothing can quench.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A MCIVOR There is a look in the eyes of eagles which sometimes is found in men--a bold, resolute look, changing swiftly to defiance and a hatred that nothing can quench.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MCIVOR There is a look in the eyes of eagles which sometimes is found in men--a bold, resolute look, changing swiftly to defiance and a hatred that nothing can quench.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A MCIVOR There is a look in the eyes of eagles which sometimes is found in men--a bold, resolute look, changing swiftly to defiance and a hatred that nothing can quench.
up to a particular time
From this reading It is the sign of the fighting man--not the sly, vicious killer, but the man who will fight till he dies.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A MCIVOR There is a look in the eyes of eagles which sometimes is found in men--a bold, resolute look, changing swiftly to defiance and a hatred that nothing can quench.
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From this reading It is the sign of the fighting man--not the sly, vicious killer, but the man who will fight till he dies.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Well, I wish we could bring in Sharps."
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From this reading "Well, I wish we could bring in Sharps."
at the time that
From this reading Hall McIvor wore it blazing when he reached for his rifle and strode over to join the Bassetts.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A MCIVOR There is a look in the eyes of eagles which sometimes is found in men--a bold, resolute look, changing swiftly to defiance and a hatred that nothing can quench.
which person or people
From this reading It is the sign of the fighting man--not the sly, vicious killer, but the man who will fight till he dies.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It is the sign of the fighting man--not the sly, vicious killer, but the man who will fight till he dies.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Played 'possum, eh?" muttered Winchester, who had lost his old smile.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, I wish we could bring in Sharps."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hall McIvor wore it blazing when he reached for his rifle and strode over to join the Bassetts.
