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Chapter III
THE HOMEWARD TRACK. The new stake having been stuck in the hole left by the point of the old one, and plenty of fresh turf piled up about it, the old man wiped his fingers on the dry prairie-grass, thrust a hand into his pocket, and brought forth an ancient leather wallet. "My friend," said he, "shall I settle with you or with your boss?" "You may as well settle with me." "Nuff said.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “The new stake having been stuck in the hole left by the point of the old one, and plenty of fresh turf piled up about it, the old man wiped his fingers on the dry prairie-grass, thrust a hand into his pocket, and brought forth an ancient leather wallet.”
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading “The new stake having been stuck in the hole left by the point of the old one, and plenty of fresh turf piled up about it, the old man wiped his fingers on the dry prairie-grass, thrust a hand into his pocket, and brought forth an ancient leather wallet.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “The new stake having been stuck in the hole left by the point of the old one, and plenty of fresh turf piled up about it, the old man wiped his fingers on the dry prairie-grass, thrust a hand into his pocket, and brought forth an ancient leather wallet.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “The new stake having been stuck in the hole left by the point of the old one, and plenty of fresh turf piled up about it, the old man wiped his fingers on the dry prairie-grass, thrust a hand into his pocket, and brought forth an ancient leather wallet.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The new stake having been stuck in the hole left by the point of the old one, and plenty of fresh turf piled up about it, the old man wiped his fingers on the dry prairie-grass, thrust a hand into his pocket, and brought forth an ancient leather wallet.”
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading “The new stake having been stuck in the hole left by the point of the old one, and plenty of fresh turf piled up about it, the old man wiped his fingers on the dry prairie-grass, thrust a hand into his pocket, and brought forth an ancient leather wallet.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The new stake having been stuck in the hole left by the point of the old one, and plenty of fresh turf piled up about it, the old man wiped his fingers on the dry prairie-grass, thrust a hand into his pocket, and brought forth an ancient leather wallet.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “"You may as well settle with me."”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “The new stake having been stuck in the hole left by the point of the old one, and plenty of fresh turf piled up about it, the old man wiped his fingers on the dry prairie-grass, thrust a hand into his pocket, and brought forth an ancient leather wallet.”
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading “The new stake having been stuck in the hole left by the point of the old one, and plenty of fresh turf piled up about it, the old man wiped his fingers on the dry prairie-grass, thrust a hand into his pocket, and brought forth an ancient leather wallet.”
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “"My friend," said he, "shall I settle with you or with your boss?"”
a route or signs showing the way someone went
From this reading “THE HOMEWARD TRACK.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"You may as well settle with me."”
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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 The new stake having been stuck in the hole left by the point of the old one, and plenty of fresh turf piled up about it, the old man wiped his fingers on the dry prairie-grass, thrust a hand into his pocket, and brought forth an ancient leather wallet.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The new stake having been stuck in the hole left by the point of the old one, and plenty of fresh turf piled up about it, the old man wiped his fingers on the dry prairie-grass, thrust a hand into his pocket, and brought forth an ancient leather wallet.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The new stake having been stuck in the hole left by the point of the old one, and plenty of fresh turf piled up about it, the old man wiped his fingers on the dry prairie-grass, thrust a hand into his pocket, and brought forth an ancient leather wallet.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading The new stake having been stuck in the hole left by the point of the old one, and plenty of fresh turf piled up about it, the old man wiped his fingers on the dry prairie-grass, thrust a hand into his pocket, and brought forth an ancient leather wallet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The new stake having been stuck in the hole left by the point of the old one, and plenty of fresh turf piled up about it, the old man wiped his fingers on the dry prairie-grass, thrust a hand into his pocket, and brought forth an ancient leather wallet.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "You may as well settle with me."
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The new stake having been stuck in the hole left by the point of the old one, and plenty of fresh turf piled up about it, the old man wiped his fingers on the dry prairie-grass, thrust a hand into his pocket, and brought forth an ancient leather wallet.
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From this reading "My friend," said he, "shall I settle with you or with your boss?"
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading The new stake having been stuck in the hole left by the point of the old one, and plenty of fresh turf piled up about it, the old man wiped his fingers on the dry prairie-grass, thrust a hand into his pocket, and brought forth an ancient leather wallet.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The new stake having been stuck in the hole left by the point of the old one, and plenty of fresh turf piled up about it, the old man wiped his fingers on the dry prairie-grass, thrust a hand into his pocket, and brought forth an ancient leather wallet.
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From this reading The new stake having been stuck in the hole left by the point of the old one, and plenty of fresh turf piled up about it, the old man wiped his fingers on the dry prairie-grass, thrust a hand into his pocket, and brought forth an ancient leather wallet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The new stake having been stuck in the hole left by the point of the old one, and plenty of fresh turf piled up about it, the old man wiped his fingers on the dry prairie-grass, thrust a hand into his pocket, and brought forth an ancient leather wallet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The new stake having been stuck in the hole left by the point of the old one, and plenty of fresh turf piled up about it, the old man wiped his fingers on the dry prairie-grass, thrust a hand into his pocket, and brought forth an ancient leather wallet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The new stake having been stuck in the hole left by the point of the old one, and plenty of fresh turf piled up about it, the old man wiped his fingers on the dry prairie-grass, thrust a hand into his pocket, and brought forth an ancient leather wallet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "My friend," said he, "shall I settle with you or with your boss?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The new stake having been stuck in the hole left by the point of the old one, and plenty of fresh turf piled up about it, the old man wiped his fingers on the dry prairie-grass, thrust a hand into his pocket, and brought forth an ancient leather wallet.
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The new stake having been stuck in the hole left by the point of the old one, and plenty of fresh turf piled up about it, the old man wiped his fingers on the dry prairie-grass, thrust a hand into his pocket, and brought forth an ancient leather wallet.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "My friend," said he, "shall I settle with you or with your boss?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The new stake having been stuck in the hole left by the point of the old one, and plenty of fresh turf piled up about it, the old man wiped his fingers on the dry prairie-grass, thrust a hand into his pocket, and brought forth an ancient leather wallet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The new stake having been stuck in the hole left by the point of the old one, and plenty of fresh turf piled up about it, the old man wiped his fingers on the dry prairie-grass, thrust a hand into his pocket, and brought forth an ancient leather wallet.
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From this reading THE HOMEWARD TRACK.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "My friend," said he, "shall I settle with you or with your boss?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The new stake having been stuck in the hole left by the point of the old one, and plenty of fresh turf piled up about it, the old man wiped his fingers on the dry prairie-grass, thrust a hand into his pocket, and brought forth an ancient leather wallet.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The new stake having been stuck in the hole left by the point of the old one, and plenty of fresh turf piled up about it, the old man wiped his fingers on the dry prairie-grass, thrust a hand into his pocket, and brought forth an ancient leather wallet.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The new stake having been stuck in the hole left by the point of the old one, and plenty of fresh turf piled up about it, the old man wiped his fingers on the dry prairie-grass, thrust a hand into his pocket, and brought forth an ancient leather wallet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The new stake having been stuck in the hole left by the point of the old one, and plenty of fresh turf piled up about it, the old man wiped his fingers on the dry prairie-grass, thrust a hand into his pocket, and brought forth an ancient leather wallet.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The new stake having been stuck in the hole left by the point of the old one, and plenty of fresh turf piled up about it, the old man wiped his fingers on the dry prairie-grass, thrust a hand into his pocket, and brought forth an ancient leather wallet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The new stake having been stuck in the hole left by the point of the old one, and plenty of fresh turf piled up about it, the old man wiped his fingers on the dry prairie-grass, thrust a hand into his pocket, and brought forth an ancient leather wallet.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "You may as well settle with me."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You may as well settle with me."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My friend," said he, "shall I settle with you or with your boss?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The new stake having been stuck in the hole left by the point of the old one, and plenty of fresh turf piled up about it, the old man wiped his fingers on the dry prairie-grass, thrust a hand into his pocket, and brought forth an ancient leather wallet.
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From this reading "Nuff said.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The new stake having been stuck in the hole left by the point of the old one, and plenty of fresh turf piled up about it, the old man wiped his fingers on the dry prairie-grass, thrust a hand into his pocket, and brought forth an ancient leather wallet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The new stake having been stuck in the hole left by the point of the old one, and plenty of fresh turf piled up about it, the old man wiped his fingers on the dry prairie-grass, thrust a hand into his pocket, and brought forth an ancient leather wallet.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The new stake having been stuck in the hole left by the point of the old one, and plenty of fresh turf piled up about it, the old man wiped his fingers on the dry prairie-grass, thrust a hand into his pocket, and brought forth an ancient leather wallet.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The new stake having been stuck in the hole left by the point of the old one, and plenty of fresh turf piled up about it, the old man wiped his fingers on the dry prairie-grass, thrust a hand into his pocket, and brought forth an ancient leather wallet.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "My friend," said he, "shall I settle with you or with your boss?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The new stake having been stuck in the hole left by the point of the old one, and plenty of fresh turf piled up about it, the old man wiped his fingers on the dry prairie-grass, thrust a hand into his pocket, and brought forth an ancient leather wallet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The new stake having been stuck in the hole left by the point of the old one, and plenty of fresh turf piled up about it, the old man wiped his fingers on the dry prairie-grass, thrust a hand into his pocket, and brought forth an ancient leather wallet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The new stake having been stuck in the hole left by the point of the old one, and plenty of fresh turf piled up about it, the old man wiped his fingers on the dry prairie-grass, thrust a hand into his pocket, and brought forth an ancient leather wallet.
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading The new stake having been stuck in the hole left by the point of the old one, and plenty of fresh turf piled up about it, the old man wiped his fingers on the dry prairie-grass, thrust a hand into his pocket, and brought forth an ancient leather wallet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The new stake having been stuck in the hole left by the point of the old one, and plenty of fresh turf piled up about it, the old man wiped his fingers on the dry prairie-grass, thrust a hand into his pocket, and brought forth an ancient leather wallet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "My friend," said he, "shall I settle with you or with your boss?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "My friend," said he, "shall I settle with you or with your boss?"
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "My friend," said he, "shall I settle with you or with your boss?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The new stake having been stuck in the hole left by the point of the old one, and plenty of fresh turf piled up about it, the old man wiped his fingers on the dry prairie-grass, thrust a hand into his pocket, and brought forth an ancient leather wallet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The new stake having been stuck in the hole left by the point of the old one, and plenty of fresh turf piled up about it, the old man wiped his fingers on the dry prairie-grass, thrust a hand into his pocket, and brought forth an ancient leather wallet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HOMEWARD TRACK.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The new stake having been stuck in the hole left by the point of the old one, and plenty of fresh turf piled up about it, the old man wiped his fingers on the dry prairie-grass, thrust a hand into his pocket, and brought forth an ancient leather wallet.
a route or signs showing the way someone went
From this reading THE HOMEWARD TRACK.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The new stake having been stuck in the hole left by the point of the old one, and plenty of fresh turf piled up about it, the old man wiped his fingers on the dry prairie-grass, thrust a hand into his pocket, and brought forth an ancient leather wallet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The new stake having been stuck in the hole left by the point of the old one, and plenty of fresh turf piled up about it, the old man wiped his fingers on the dry prairie-grass, thrust a hand into his pocket, and brought forth an ancient leather wallet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The new stake having been stuck in the hole left by the point of the old one, and plenty of fresh turf piled up about it, the old man wiped his fingers on the dry prairie-grass, thrust a hand into his pocket, and brought forth an ancient leather wallet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You may as well settle with me."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The new stake having been stuck in the hole left by the point of the old one, and plenty of fresh turf piled up about it, the old man wiped his fingers on the dry prairie-grass, thrust a hand into his pocket, and brought forth an ancient leather wallet.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "My friend," said he, "shall I settle with you or with your boss?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "My friend," said he, "shall I settle with you or with your boss?"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "My friend," said he, "shall I settle with you or with your boss?"
