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Chapter II
FOUR THOUSAND DOLLARS. "What on airth does all that mean?" said Captain Boomsby, rising with difficulty from his chair, and walking towards the front door. "I'm sure I don't know," I replied. "I saw Nick leap over the counter as though he had found a mocassin-snake behind it." "Don't say nothin' about mocassins here, for you scart my wife out of her seven senses once afore," said the captain, savagely, as he stopped and looked at me.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “"Don't say nothin' about mocassins here, for you scart my wife out of her seven senses once afore," said the captain, savagely, as he stopped and looked at me.”
at or toward the back of something
From this reading “"I saw Nick leap over the counter as though he had found a mocassin-snake behind it."”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"What on airth does all that mean?" said Captain Boomsby, rising with difficulty from his chair, and walking towards the front door.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I saw Nick leap over the counter as though he had found a mocassin-snake behind it."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Don't say nothin' about mocassins here, for you scart my wife out of her seven senses once afore," said the captain, savagely, as he stopped and looked at me.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I'm sure I don't know," I replied.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Don't say nothin' about mocassins here, for you scart my wife out of her seven senses once afore," said the captain, savagely, as he stopped and looked at me.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Don't say nothin' about mocassins here, for you scart my wife out of her seven senses once afore," said the captain, savagely, as he stopped and looked at me.”
above and across; more than
From this reading “"I saw Nick leap over the counter as though he had found a mocassin-snake behind it."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I'm sure I don't know," I replied.”
powers of perception and awareness
From this reading “"Don't say nothin' about mocassins here, for you scart my wife out of her seven senses once afore," said the captain, savagely, as he stopped and looked at me.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Don't say nothin' about mocassins here, for you scart my wife out of her seven senses once afore," said the captain, savagely, as he stopped and looked at me.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I'm sure I don't know," I replied.”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “"I saw Nick leap over the counter as though he had found a mocassin-snake behind it."”
in the direction of
From this reading “"What on airth does all that mean?" said Captain Boomsby, rising with difficulty from his chair, and walking towards the front door.”
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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 "I saw Nick leap over the counter as though he had found a mocassin-snake behind it."
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Don't say nothin' about mocassins here, for you scart my wife out of her seven senses once afore," said the captain, savagely, as he stopped and looked at me.
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From this reading "Don't say nothin' about mocassins here, for you scart my wife out of her seven senses once afore," said the captain, savagely, as he stopped and looked at me.
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From this reading "What on airth does all that mean?" said Captain Boomsby, rising with difficulty from his chair, and walking towards the front door.
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From this reading "What on airth does all that mean?" said Captain Boomsby, rising with difficulty from his chair, and walking towards the front door.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "What on airth does all that mean?" said Captain Boomsby, rising with difficulty from his chair, and walking towards the front door.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I saw Nick leap over the counter as though he had found a mocassin-snake behind it."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Don't say nothin' about mocassins here, for you scart my wife out of her seven senses once afore," said the captain, savagely, as he stopped and looked at me.
at or toward the back of something
From this reading "I saw Nick leap over the counter as though he had found a mocassin-snake behind it."
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From this reading "What on airth does all that mean?" said Captain Boomsby, rising with difficulty from his chair, and walking towards the front door.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "What on airth does all that mean?" said Captain Boomsby, rising with difficulty from his chair, and walking towards the front door.
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From this reading "What on airth does all that mean?" said Captain Boomsby, rising with difficulty from his chair, and walking towards the front door.
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From this reading "I saw Nick leap over the counter as though he had found a mocassin-snake behind it."
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From this reading "What on airth does all that mean?" said Captain Boomsby, rising with difficulty from his chair, and walking towards the front door.
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What on airth does all that mean?" said Captain Boomsby, rising with difficulty from his chair, and walking towards the front door.
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From this reading FOUR THOUSAND DOLLARS.
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From this reading "I'm sure I don't know," I replied.
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From this reading "What on airth does all that mean?" said Captain Boomsby, rising with difficulty from his chair, and walking towards the front door.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Don't say nothin' about mocassins here, for you scart my wife out of her seven senses once afore," said the captain, savagely, as he stopped and looked at me.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I saw Nick leap over the counter as though he had found a mocassin-snake behind it."
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From this reading FOUR THOUSAND DOLLARS.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "What on airth does all that mean?" said Captain Boomsby, rising with difficulty from his chair, and walking towards the front door.
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From this reading "What on airth does all that mean?" said Captain Boomsby, rising with difficulty from his chair, and walking towards the front door.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I saw Nick leap over the counter as though he had found a mocassin-snake behind it."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I saw Nick leap over the counter as though he had found a mocassin-snake behind it."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Don't say nothin' about mocassins here, for you scart my wife out of her seven senses once afore," said the captain, savagely, as he stopped and looked at me.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Don't say nothin' about mocassins here, for you scart my wife out of her seven senses once afore," said the captain, savagely, as he stopped and looked at me.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "What on airth does all that mean?" said Captain Boomsby, rising with difficulty from his chair, and walking towards the front door.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I'm sure I don't know," I replied.
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From this reading "I'm sure I don't know," I replied.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I saw Nick leap over the counter as though he had found a mocassin-snake behind it."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I'm sure I don't know," I replied.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I saw Nick leap over the counter as though he had found a mocassin-snake behind it."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Don't say nothin' about mocassins here, for you scart my wife out of her seven senses once afore," said the captain, savagely, as he stopped and looked at me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Don't say nothin' about mocassins here, for you scart my wife out of her seven senses once afore," said the captain, savagely, as he stopped and looked at me.
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From this reading "What on airth does all that mean?" said Captain Boomsby, rising with difficulty from his chair, and walking towards the front door.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I saw Nick leap over the counter as though he had found a mocassin-snake behind it."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Don't say nothin' about mocassins here, for you scart my wife out of her seven senses once afore," said the captain, savagely, as he stopped and looked at me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Don't say nothin' about mocassins here, for you scart my wife out of her seven senses once afore," said the captain, savagely, as he stopped and looked at me.
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From this reading "I saw Nick leap over the counter as though he had found a mocassin-snake behind it."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Don't say nothin' about mocassins here, for you scart my wife out of her seven senses once afore," said the captain, savagely, as he stopped and looked at me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Don't say nothin' about mocassins here, for you scart my wife out of her seven senses once afore," said the captain, savagely, as he stopped and looked at me.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "What on airth does all that mean?" said Captain Boomsby, rising with difficulty from his chair, and walking towards the front door.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Don't say nothin' about mocassins here, for you scart my wife out of her seven senses once afore," said the captain, savagely, as he stopped and looked at me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Don't say nothin' about mocassins here, for you scart my wife out of her seven senses once afore," said the captain, savagely, as he stopped and looked at me.
above and across; more than
From this reading "I saw Nick leap over the counter as though he had found a mocassin-snake behind it."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I'm sure I don't know," I replied.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What on airth does all that mean?" said Captain Boomsby, rising with difficulty from his chair, and walking towards the front door.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What on airth does all that mean?" said Captain Boomsby, rising with difficulty from his chair, and walking towards the front door.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Don't say nothin' about mocassins here, for you scart my wife out of her seven senses once afore," said the captain, savagely, as he stopped and looked at me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I saw Nick leap over the counter as though he had found a mocassin-snake behind it."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Don't say nothin' about mocassins here, for you scart my wife out of her seven senses once afore," said the captain, savagely, as he stopped and looked at me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Don't say nothin' about mocassins here, for you scart my wife out of her seven senses once afore," said the captain, savagely, as he stopped and looked at me.
powers of perception and awareness
From this reading "Don't say nothin' about mocassins here, for you scart my wife out of her seven senses once afore," said the captain, savagely, as he stopped and looked at me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Don't say nothin' about mocassins here, for you scart my wife out of her seven senses once afore," said the captain, savagely, as he stopped and looked at me.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Don't say nothin' about mocassins here, for you scart my wife out of her seven senses once afore," said the captain, savagely, as he stopped and looked at me.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I'm sure I don't know," I replied.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "What on airth does all that mean?" said Captain Boomsby, rising with difficulty from his chair, and walking towards the front door.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "What on airth does all that mean?" said Captain Boomsby, rising with difficulty from his chair, and walking towards the front door.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "I saw Nick leap over the counter as though he had found a mocassin-snake behind it."
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From this reading FOUR THOUSAND DOLLARS.
in the direction of
From this reading "What on airth does all that mean?" said Captain Boomsby, rising with difficulty from his chair, and walking towards the front door.
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From this reading "What on airth does all that mean?" said Captain Boomsby, rising with difficulty from his chair, and walking towards the front door.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What on airth does all that mean?" said Captain Boomsby, rising with difficulty from his chair, and walking towards the front door.
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From this reading "Don't say nothin' about mocassins here, for you scart my wife out of her seven senses once afore," said the captain, savagely, as he stopped and looked at me.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "What on airth does all that mean?" said Captain Boomsby, rising with difficulty from his chair, and walking towards the front door.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Don't say nothin' about mocassins here, for you scart my wife out of her seven senses once afore," said the captain, savagely, as he stopped and looked at me.
