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Torchy As A Pa

Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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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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Torchy As A Pa

Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

Chapter 19 of Torchy As A Pa is here in full — 282 sentences across 57 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/56 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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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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Uh-huh!
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Auntie.
/ˈænti/
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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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Deep stuff, as a rule, too.
/diːp stʌf æz ə ruːl tuː/

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

Auntie noun US /ˈænti/

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading “Auntie.”

backache noun US /ˈbækeɪk/

an ache localized in the back

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.”

blisters noun US /ˈblɪstərz/

plural of “blister” — a flaw on a surface resulting when an applied substance does not adhere (as an air bubble in a coat of paint)

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.”

goods noun US /ɡʊdz/

plural of “good” — benefit

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.”

hunch noun US /hʌntʃ/

an impression that something might be the case

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.”

palm noun US /pɑːm/

the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers

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.”

score noun US /skɔːr/

a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)

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.”

suspicions noun US /səˈspɪʃənz/

plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case

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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AdeterminerUS /ə/

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.

ain't

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.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Deep stuff, as a rule, too.

AuntienounUS /ˈænti/

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading Auntie.

backachenounUS /ˈbækeɪk/

an ache localized in the back

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.

betverbUS /bet/

maintain with or as if with a bet

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.

blistersnounUS /ˈblɪstərz/

plural of “blister” — a flaw on a surface resulting when an applied substance does not adhere (as an air bubble in a coat of paint)

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.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

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.

callverbUS /kɔːl/

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

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.

cameverbUS /keɪm/

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or 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.

casenounUS /keɪs/

an occurrence of something

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.

comesnounUS /kʌmz/

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

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.

couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

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.

CoursenounUS /kɔːrs/

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

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.

DeepadjectiveUS /diːp/

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Deep stuff, as a rule, too.

downadjectiveUS /daʊn/

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

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.

evenin

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

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.

factsnounUS /fækts/

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

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.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

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.

generallyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəli/

usually; as a rule

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.

GETSnounUS /ɡets/

plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent

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.

goodsnounUS /ɡʊdz/

plural of “good” — benefit

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.

gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

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.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

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.

HUNCHnounUS /hʌntʃ/

an impression that something might be the case

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.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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.

I'll

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.

ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

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.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

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.

masternounUS /ˈmæstər/

an artist of consummate skill

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.

mepronounUS /miː/

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.

mindnounUS /maɪnd/

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

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.

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

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.

nameverbUS /neɪm/

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

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.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

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.

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

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.

palmnounUS /pɑːm/

the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers

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.

pastnounUS /pæst/

the time that has elapsed

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.

positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/

the particular portion of space occupied by something

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.

putverbUS /pʊt/

put into a certain place or abstract location

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.

realadjectiveUS /riːl/

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

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.

rightadverbUS /raɪt/

precisely, exactly

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.

rulenounUS /ruːl/

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading Deep stuff, as a rule, too.

scorenounUS /skɔːr/

a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)

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.

she's

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

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.

showverbUS /ʃoʊ/

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

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.

stuffnounUS /stʌf/

the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading Deep stuff, as a rule, too.

suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/

plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case

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.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

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.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

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.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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.

tooadverbUS /tuː/

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Deep stuff, as a rule, too.

TORCHY

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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.

Uh-huh

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From this reading Uh-huh!

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

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.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

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.

wishedverbUS /wɪʃt/

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

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.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

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.

wouldn't

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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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