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Chapter XIX
TORCHY GETS A HUNCH Course, I only got my suspicions, and I ain't in position to call for the real facts in the case, but I'll bet if it came to a show down I could name the master mind that wished this backache and the palm blisters on me. Uh-huh! Auntie. I wouldn't put it past her, for when it comes to evenin' up a score she's generally right there with the goods. Deep stuff, as a rule, too.
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the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “TORCHY GETS A HUNCH Course, I only got my suspicions, and I ain't in position to call for the real facts in the case, but I'll bet if it came to a show down I could name the master mind that wished this backache and the palm blisters on me.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “TORCHY GETS A HUNCH Course, I only got my suspicions, and I ain't in position to call for the real facts in the case, but I'll bet if it came to a show down I could name the master mind that wished this backache and the palm blisters on me.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “TORCHY GETS A HUNCH Course, I only got my suspicions, and I ain't in position to call for the real facts in the case, but I'll bet if it came to a show down I could name the master mind that wished this backache and the palm blisters on me.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “TORCHY GETS A HUNCH Course, I only got my suspicions, and I ain't in position to call for the real facts in the case, but I'll bet if it came to a show down I could name the master mind that wished this backache and the palm blisters on me.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I wouldn't put it past her, for when it comes to evenin' up a score she's generally right there with the goods.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I wouldn't put it past her, for when it comes to evenin' up a score she's generally right there with the goods.”
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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 TORCHY GETS A HUNCH Course, I only got my suspicions, and I ain't in position to call for the real facts in the case, but I'll bet if it came to a show down I could name the master mind that wished this backache and the palm blisters on me.
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From this reading TORCHY GETS A HUNCH Course, I only got my suspicions, and I ain't in position to call for the real facts in the case, but I'll bet if it came to a show down I could name the master mind that wished this backache and the palm blisters on me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TORCHY GETS A HUNCH Course, I only got my suspicions, and I ain't in position to call for the real facts in the case, but I'll bet if it came to a show down I could name the master mind that wished this backache and the palm blisters on me.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Deep stuff, as a rule, too.
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From this reading Auntie.
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From this reading TORCHY GETS A HUNCH Course, I only got my suspicions, and I ain't in position to call for the real facts in the case, but I'll bet if it came to a show down I could name the master mind that wished this backache and the palm blisters on me.
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From this reading TORCHY GETS A HUNCH Course, I only got my suspicions, and I ain't in position to call for the real facts in the case, but I'll bet if it came to a show down I could name the master mind that wished this backache and the palm blisters on me.
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From this reading TORCHY GETS A HUNCH Course, I only got my suspicions, and I ain't in position to call for the real facts in the case, but I'll bet if it came to a show down I could name the master mind that wished this backache and the palm blisters on me.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading TORCHY GETS A HUNCH Course, I only got my suspicions, and I ain't in position to call for the real facts in the case, but I'll bet if it came to a show down I could name the master mind that wished this backache and the palm blisters on me.
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From this reading TORCHY GETS A HUNCH Course, I only got my suspicions, and I ain't in position to call for the real facts in the case, but I'll bet if it came to a show down I could name the master mind that wished this backache and the palm blisters on me.
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From this reading TORCHY GETS A HUNCH Course, I only got my suspicions, and I ain't in position to call for the real facts in the case, but I'll bet if it came to a show down I could name the master mind that wished this backache and the palm blisters on me.
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From this reading TORCHY GETS A HUNCH Course, I only got my suspicions, and I ain't in position to call for the real facts in the case, but I'll bet if it came to a show down I could name the master mind that wished this backache and the palm blisters on me.
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From this reading I wouldn't put it past her, for when it comes to evenin' up a score she's generally right there with the goods.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading TORCHY GETS A HUNCH Course, I only got my suspicions, and I ain't in position to call for the real facts in the case, but I'll bet if it came to a show down I could name the master mind that wished this backache and the palm blisters on me.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading TORCHY GETS A HUNCH Course, I only got my suspicions, and I ain't in position to call for the real facts in the case, but I'll bet if it came to a show down I could name the master mind that wished this backache and the palm blisters on me.
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From this reading Deep stuff, as a rule, too.
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From this reading TORCHY GETS A HUNCH Course, I only got my suspicions, and I ain't in position to call for the real facts in the case, but I'll bet if it came to a show down I could name the master mind that wished this backache and the palm blisters on me.
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From this reading I wouldn't put it past her, for when it comes to evenin' up a score she's generally right there with the goods.
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From this reading TORCHY GETS A HUNCH Course, I only got my suspicions, and I ain't in position to call for the real facts in the case, but I'll bet if it came to a show down I could name the master mind that wished this backache and the palm blisters on me.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading TORCHY GETS A HUNCH Course, I only got my suspicions, and I ain't in position to call for the real facts in the case, but I'll bet if it came to a show down I could name the master mind that wished this backache and the palm blisters on me.
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From this reading I wouldn't put it past her, for when it comes to evenin' up a score she's generally right there with the goods.
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From this reading TORCHY GETS A HUNCH Course, I only got my suspicions, and I ain't in position to call for the real facts in the case, but I'll bet if it came to a show down I could name the master mind that wished this backache and the palm blisters on me.
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From this reading I wouldn't put it past her, for when it comes to evenin' up a score she's generally right there with the goods.
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From this reading TORCHY GETS A HUNCH Course, I only got my suspicions, and I ain't in position to call for the real facts in the case, but I'll bet if it came to a show down I could name the master mind that wished this backache and the palm blisters on me.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I wouldn't put it past her, for when it comes to evenin' up a score she's generally right there with the goods.
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From this reading TORCHY GETS A HUNCH Course, I only got my suspicions, and I ain't in position to call for the real facts in the case, but I'll bet if it came to a show down I could name the master mind that wished this backache and the palm blisters on me.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading TORCHY GETS A HUNCH Course, I only got my suspicions, and I ain't in position to call for the real facts in the case, but I'll bet if it came to a show down I could name the master mind that wished this backache and the palm blisters on me.
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From this reading TORCHY GETS A HUNCH Course, I only got my suspicions, and I ain't in position to call for the real facts in the case, but I'll bet if it came to a show down I could name the master mind that wished this backache and the palm blisters on me.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading TORCHY GETS A HUNCH Course, I only got my suspicions, and I ain't in position to call for the real facts in the case, but I'll bet if it came to a show down I could name the master mind that wished this backache and the palm blisters on me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TORCHY GETS A HUNCH Course, I only got my suspicions, and I ain't in position to call for the real facts in the case, but I'll bet if it came to a show down I could name the master mind that wished this backache and the palm blisters on me.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading TORCHY GETS A HUNCH Course, I only got my suspicions, and I ain't in position to call for the real facts in the case, but I'll bet if it came to a show down I could name the master mind that wished this backache and the palm blisters on me.
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From this reading TORCHY GETS A HUNCH Course, I only got my suspicions, and I ain't in position to call for the real facts in the case, but I'll bet if it came to a show down I could name the master mind that wished this backache and the palm blisters on me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading TORCHY GETS A HUNCH Course, I only got my suspicions, and I ain't in position to call for the real facts in the case, but I'll bet if it came to a show down I could name the master mind that wished this backache and the palm blisters on me.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading TORCHY GETS A HUNCH Course, I only got my suspicions, and I ain't in position to call for the real facts in the case, but I'll bet if it came to a show down I could name the master mind that wished this backache and the palm blisters on me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading TORCHY GETS A HUNCH Course, I only got my suspicions, and I ain't in position to call for the real facts in the case, but I'll bet if it came to a show down I could name the master mind that wished this backache and the palm blisters on me.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading TORCHY GETS A HUNCH Course, I only got my suspicions, and I ain't in position to call for the real facts in the case, but I'll bet if it came to a show down I could name the master mind that wished this backache and the palm blisters on me.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading TORCHY GETS A HUNCH Course, I only got my suspicions, and I ain't in position to call for the real facts in the case, but I'll bet if it came to a show down I could name the master mind that wished this backache and the palm blisters on me.
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From this reading TORCHY GETS A HUNCH Course, I only got my suspicions, and I ain't in position to call for the real facts in the case, but I'll bet if it came to a show down I could name the master mind that wished this backache and the palm blisters on me.
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From this reading TORCHY GETS A HUNCH Course, I only got my suspicions, and I ain't in position to call for the real facts in the case, but I'll bet if it came to a show down I could name the master mind that wished this backache and the palm blisters on me.
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From this reading I wouldn't put it past her, for when it comes to evenin' up a score she's generally right there with the goods.
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From this reading TORCHY GETS A HUNCH Course, I only got my suspicions, and I ain't in position to call for the real facts in the case, but I'll bet if it came to a show down I could name the master mind that wished this backache and the palm blisters on me.
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From this reading I wouldn't put it past her, for when it comes to evenin' up a score she's generally right there with the goods.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TORCHY GETS A HUNCH Course, I only got my suspicions, and I ain't in position to call for the real facts in the case, but I'll bet if it came to a show down I could name the master mind that wished this backache and the palm blisters on me.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I wouldn't put it past her, for when it comes to evenin' up a score she's generally right there with the goods.
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From this reading Deep stuff, as a rule, too.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I wouldn't put it past her, for when it comes to evenin' up a score she's generally right there with the goods.
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From this reading I wouldn't put it past her, for when it comes to evenin' up a score she's generally right there with the goods.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TORCHY GETS A HUNCH Course, I only got my suspicions, and I ain't in position to call for the real facts in the case, but I'll bet if it came to a show down I could name the master mind that wished this backache and the palm blisters on me.
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From this reading Deep stuff, as a rule, too.
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From this reading TORCHY GETS A HUNCH Course, I only got my suspicions, and I ain't in position to call for the real facts in the case, but I'll bet if it came to a show down I could name the master mind that wished this backache and the palm blisters on me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TORCHY GETS A HUNCH Course, I only got my suspicions, and I ain't in position to call for the real facts in the case, but I'll bet if it came to a show down I could name the master mind that wished this backache and the palm blisters on me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TORCHY GETS A HUNCH Course, I only got my suspicions, and I ain't in position to call for the real facts in the case, but I'll bet if it came to a show down I could name the master mind that wished this backache and the palm blisters on me.
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From this reading I wouldn't put it past her, for when it comes to evenin' up a score she's generally right there with the goods.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading TORCHY GETS A HUNCH Course, I only got my suspicions, and I ain't in position to call for the real facts in the case, but I'll bet if it came to a show down I could name the master mind that wished this backache and the palm blisters on me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TORCHY GETS A HUNCH Course, I only got my suspicions, and I ain't in position to call for the real facts in the case, but I'll bet if it came to a show down I could name the master mind that wished this backache and the palm blisters on me.
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From this reading Deep stuff, as a rule, too.
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From this reading TORCHY GETS A HUNCH Course, I only got my suspicions, and I ain't in position to call for the real facts in the case, but I'll bet if it came to a show down I could name the master mind that wished this backache and the palm blisters on me.
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From this reading Uh-huh!
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From this reading I wouldn't put it past her, for when it comes to evenin' up a score she's generally right there with the goods.
at the time that
From this reading I wouldn't put it past her, for when it comes to evenin' up a score she's generally right there with the goods.
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From this reading TORCHY GETS A HUNCH Course, I only got my suspicions, and I ain't in position to call for the real facts in the case, but I'll bet if it came to a show down I could name the master mind that wished this backache and the palm blisters on me.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I wouldn't put it past her, for when it comes to evenin' up a score she's generally right there with the goods.
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From this reading I wouldn't put it past her, for when it comes to evenin' up a score she's generally right there with the goods.
