touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Moving against Captain Grady Both Paul and Chet Winthrop were deeply interested in the words uttered by Jeff Jones, the colored member of the horse thieves' gang.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Moving against Captain Grady Both Paul and Chet Winthrop were deeply interested in the words uttered by Jeff Jones, the colored member of the horse thieves' gang.
Barnaby
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From this reading "So you know something of Captain Grady and our uncle, Barnaby Winthrop?" cried Chet, excitedly.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Moving against Captain Grady Both Paul and Chet Winthrop were deeply interested in the words uttered by Jeff Jones, the colored member of the horse thieves' gang.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Moving against Captain Grady Both Paul and Chet Winthrop were deeply interested in the words uttered by Jeff Jones, the colored member of the horse thieves' gang.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Moving against Captain Grady Both Paul and Chet Winthrop were deeply interested in the words uttered by Jeff Jones, the colored member of the horse thieves' gang.
Chet
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From this reading Moving against Captain Grady Both Paul and Chet Winthrop were deeply interested in the words uttered by Jeff Jones, the colored member of the horse thieves' gang.
coloredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Moving against Captain Grady Both Paul and Chet Winthrop were deeply interested in the words uttered by Jeff Jones, the colored member of the horse thieves' gang.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "So you know something of Captain Grady and our uncle, Barnaby Winthrop?" cried Chet, excitedly.
Dat's
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From this reading "Dat's fer you two fellers ter find out--onless yer let's me go," replied Jeff Jones, suggestively.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Moving against Captain Grady Both Paul and Chet Winthrop were deeply interested in the words uttered by Jeff Jones, the colored member of the horse thieves' gang.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What do you know?"
excitedlyadverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪtədli/
with excitement; in an excited manner
From this reading "So you know something of Captain Grady and our uncle, Barnaby Winthrop?" cried Chet, excitedly.
fellersnounUS /ˈfelərz/
plural of “feller” — a person who fells trees
From this reading "Dat's fer you two fellers ter find out--onless yer let's me go," replied Jeff Jones, suggestively.
fer
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From this reading "Dat's fer you two fellers ter find out--onless yer let's me go," replied Jeff Jones, suggestively.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "Dat's fer you two fellers ter find out--onless yer let's me go," replied Jeff Jones, suggestively.
gangnounUS /ɡæŋ/
an association of criminals
From this reading Moving against Captain Grady Both Paul and Chet Winthrop were deeply interested in the words uttered by Jeff Jones, the colored member of the horse thieves' gang.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Dat's fer you two fellers ter find out--onless yer let's me go," replied Jeff Jones, suggestively.
Grady
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From this reading Moving against Captain Grady Both Paul and Chet Winthrop were deeply interested in the words uttered by Jeff Jones, the colored member of the horse thieves' gang.
let have
From this reading "You mean you won't speak unless we grant you your liberty?" put in Paul.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Moving against Captain Grady Both Paul and Chet Winthrop were deeply interested in the words uttered by Jeff Jones, the colored member of the horse thieves' gang.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Moving against Captain Grady Both Paul and Chet Winthrop were deeply interested in the words uttered by Jeff Jones, the colored member of the horse thieves' gang.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Moving against Captain Grady Both Paul and Chet Winthrop were deeply interested in the words uttered by Jeff Jones, the colored member of the horse thieves' gang.
Jeff
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From this reading Moving against Captain Grady Both Paul and Chet Winthrop were deeply interested in the words uttered by Jeff Jones, the colored member of the horse thieves' gang.
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading Moving against Captain Grady Both Paul and Chet Winthrop were deeply interested in the words uttered by Jeff Jones, the colored member of the horse thieves' gang.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "So you know something of Captain Grady and our uncle, Barnaby Winthrop?" cried Chet, excitedly.
let's
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From this reading "Dat's fer you two fellers ter find out--onless yer let's me go," replied Jeff Jones, suggestively.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading "You mean you won't speak unless we grant you your liberty?" put in Paul.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Dat's fer you two fellers ter find out--onless yer let's me go," replied Jeff Jones, suggestively.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "You mean you won't speak unless we grant you your liberty?" put in Paul.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Moving against Captain Grady Both Paul and Chet Winthrop were deeply interested in the words uttered by Jeff Jones, the colored member of the horse thieves' gang.
in motion
From this reading Moving against Captain Grady Both Paul and Chet Winthrop were deeply interested in the words uttered by Jeff Jones, the colored member of the horse thieves' gang.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Moving against Captain Grady Both Paul and Chet Winthrop were deeply interested in the words uttered by Jeff Jones, the colored member of the horse thieves' gang.
onless
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From this reading "Dat's fer you two fellers ter find out--onless yer let's me go," replied Jeff Jones, suggestively.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "So you know something of Captain Grady and our uncle, Barnaby Winthrop?" cried Chet, excitedly.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Dat's fer you two fellers ter find out--onless yer let's me go," replied Jeff Jones, suggestively.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Moving against Captain Grady Both Paul and Chet Winthrop were deeply interested in the words uttered by Jeff Jones, the colored member of the horse thieves' gang.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "You mean you won't speak unless we grant you your liberty?" put in Paul.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Dat's fer you two fellers ter find out--onless yer let's me go," replied Jeff Jones, suggestively.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "So you know something of Captain Grady and our uncle, Barnaby Winthrop?" cried Chet, excitedly.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "So you know something of Captain Grady and our uncle, Barnaby Winthrop?" cried Chet, excitedly.
express in speech
From this reading "You mean you won't speak unless we grant you your liberty?" put in Paul.
suggestivelyadverb
in a suggestive manner
From this reading "Dat's fer you two fellers ter find out--onless yer let's me go," replied Jeff Jones, suggestively.
ter
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From this reading "Dat's fer you two fellers ter find out--onless yer let's me go," replied Jeff Jones, suggestively.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Moving against Captain Grady Both Paul and Chet Winthrop were deeply interested in the words uttered by Jeff Jones, the colored member of the horse thieves' gang.
thievesnounUS /θiːvz/
plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading Moving against Captain Grady Both Paul and Chet Winthrop were deeply interested in the words uttered by Jeff Jones, the colored member of the horse thieves' gang.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Dat's fer you two fellers ter find out--onless yer let's me go," replied Jeff Jones, suggestively.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading "So you know something of Captain Grady and our uncle, Barnaby Winthrop?" cried Chet, excitedly.
except if; if not
From this reading "You mean you won't speak unless we grant you your liberty?" put in Paul.
communicated in words
From this reading Moving against Captain Grady Both Paul and Chet Winthrop were deeply interested in the words uttered by Jeff Jones, the colored member of the horse thieves' gang.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "You mean you won't speak unless we grant you your liberty?" put in Paul.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Moving against Captain Grady Both Paul and Chet Winthrop were deeply interested in the words uttered by Jeff Jones, the colored member of the horse thieves' gang.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What do you know?"
Winthrop
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From this reading Moving against Captain Grady Both Paul and Chet Winthrop were deeply interested in the words uttered by Jeff Jones, the colored member of the horse thieves' gang.
won't
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From this reading "You mean you won't speak unless we grant you your liberty?" put in Paul.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Moving against Captain Grady Both Paul and Chet Winthrop were deeply interested in the words uttered by Jeff Jones, the colored member of the horse thieves' gang.
yer
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From this reading "Dat's fer you two fellers ter find out--onless yer let's me go," replied Jeff Jones, suggestively.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "So you know something of Captain Grady and our uncle, Barnaby Winthrop?" cried Chet, excitedly.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You mean you won't speak unless we grant you your liberty?" put in Paul.
