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Chapter XVII
Old Man Enright's Love. "Son, I'm gettin' plumb alarmed about myse'f," observed the Old Cattleman, as we drew together for our usual talk. "I've been sort o' cog'tatin' tharof, an' I begins to allow I'm a mighty sight too garrulous that a-way. This yere conversation habit is shore growin' on me, an', if I don't watch out, I'm goin' to be a bigger talker than old Vance Groggins," "Was Groggins a great conversationist?" I asked.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “"Son, I'm gettin' plumb alarmed about myse'f," observed the Old Cattleman, as we drew together for our usual talk.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I asked.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “"I've been sort o' cog'tatin' tharof, an' I begins to allow I'm a mighty sight too garrulous that a-way.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Son, I'm gettin' plumb alarmed about myse'f," observed the Old Cattleman, as we drew together for our usual talk.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “This yere conversation habit is shore growin' on me, an', if I don't watch out, I'm goin' to be a bigger talker than old Vance Groggins," "Was Groggins a great conversationist?"”
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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've been sort o' cog'tatin' tharof, an' I begins to allow I'm a mighty sight too garrulous that a-way.
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From this reading "I've been sort o' cog'tatin' tharof, an' I begins to allow I'm a mighty sight too garrulous that a-way.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Son, I'm gettin' plumb alarmed about myse'f," observed the Old Cattleman, as we drew together for our usual talk.
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From this reading "Son, I'm gettin' plumb alarmed about myse'f," observed the Old Cattleman, as we drew together for our usual talk.
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From this reading "I've been sort o' cog'tatin' tharof, an' I begins to allow I'm a mighty sight too garrulous that a-way.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I've been sort o' cog'tatin' tharof, an' I begins to allow I'm a mighty sight too garrulous that a-way.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Son, I'm gettin' plumb alarmed about myse'f," observed the Old Cattleman, as we drew together for our usual talk.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I asked.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This yere conversation habit is shore growin' on me, an', if I don't watch out, I'm goin' to be a bigger talker than old Vance Groggins," "Was Groggins a great conversationist?"
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I've been sort o' cog'tatin' tharof, an' I begins to allow I'm a mighty sight too garrulous that a-way.
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From this reading "I've been sort o' cog'tatin' tharof, an' I begins to allow I'm a mighty sight too garrulous that a-way.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This yere conversation habit is shore growin' on me, an', if I don't watch out, I'm goin' to be a bigger talker than old Vance Groggins," "Was Groggins a great conversationist?"
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From this reading "Son, I'm gettin' plumb alarmed about myse'f," observed the Old Cattleman, as we drew together for our usual talk.
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From this reading "I've been sort o' cog'tatin' tharof, an' I begins to allow I'm a mighty sight too garrulous that a-way.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This yere conversation habit is shore growin' on me, an', if I don't watch out, I'm goin' to be a bigger talker than old Vance Groggins," "Was Groggins a great conversationist?"
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From this reading This yere conversation habit is shore growin' on me, an', if I don't watch out, I'm goin' to be a bigger talker than old Vance Groggins," "Was Groggins a great conversationist?"
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From this reading This yere conversation habit is shore growin' on me, an', if I don't watch out, I'm goin' to be a bigger talker than old Vance Groggins," "Was Groggins a great conversationist?"
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Son, I'm gettin' plumb alarmed about myse'f," observed the Old Cattleman, as we drew together for our usual talk.
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From this reading Old Man Enright's Love.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Son, I'm gettin' plumb alarmed about myse'f," observed the Old Cattleman, as we drew together for our usual talk.
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From this reading "I've been sort o' cog'tatin' tharof, an' I begins to allow I'm a mighty sight too garrulous that a-way.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Son, I'm gettin' plumb alarmed about myse'f," observed the Old Cattleman, as we drew together for our usual talk.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This yere conversation habit is shore growin' on me, an', if I don't watch out, I'm goin' to be a bigger talker than old Vance Groggins," "Was Groggins a great conversationist?"
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading This yere conversation habit is shore growin' on me, an', if I don't watch out, I'm goin' to be a bigger talker than old Vance Groggins," "Was Groggins a great conversationist?"
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From this reading This yere conversation habit is shore growin' on me, an', if I don't watch out, I'm goin' to be a bigger talker than old Vance Groggins," "Was Groggins a great conversationist?"
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From this reading This yere conversation habit is shore growin' on me, an', if I don't watch out, I'm goin' to be a bigger talker than old Vance Groggins," "Was Groggins a great conversationist?"
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From this reading This yere conversation habit is shore growin' on me, an', if I don't watch out, I'm goin' to be a bigger talker than old Vance Groggins," "Was Groggins a great conversationist?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I've been sort o' cog'tatin' tharof, an' I begins to allow I'm a mighty sight too garrulous that a-way.
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From this reading "Son, I'm gettin' plumb alarmed about myse'f," observed the Old Cattleman, as we drew together for our usual talk.
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From this reading "I've been sort o' cog'tatin' tharof, an' I begins to allow I'm a mighty sight too garrulous that a-way.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading This yere conversation habit is shore growin' on me, an', if I don't watch out, I'm goin' to be a bigger talker than old Vance Groggins," "Was Groggins a great conversationist?"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This yere conversation habit is shore growin' on me, an', if I don't watch out, I'm goin' to be a bigger talker than old Vance Groggins," "Was Groggins a great conversationist?"
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From this reading Old Man Enright's Love.
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From this reading Old Man Enright's Love.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This yere conversation habit is shore growin' on me, an', if I don't watch out, I'm goin' to be a bigger talker than old Vance Groggins," "Was Groggins a great conversationist?"
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From this reading "I've been sort o' cog'tatin' tharof, an' I begins to allow I'm a mighty sight too garrulous that a-way.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Son, I'm gettin' plumb alarmed about myse'f," observed the Old Cattleman, as we drew together for our usual talk.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I've been sort o' cog'tatin' tharof, an' I begins to allow I'm a mighty sight too garrulous that a-way.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Son, I'm gettin' plumb alarmed about myse'f," observed the Old Cattleman, as we drew together for our usual talk.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Old Man Enright's Love.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This yere conversation habit is shore growin' on me, an', if I don't watch out, I'm goin' to be a bigger talker than old Vance Groggins," "Was Groggins a great conversationist?"
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Son, I'm gettin' plumb alarmed about myse'f," observed the Old Cattleman, as we drew together for our usual talk.
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From this reading This yere conversation habit is shore growin' on me, an', if I don't watch out, I'm goin' to be a bigger talker than old Vance Groggins," "Was Groggins a great conversationist?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Son, I'm gettin' plumb alarmed about myse'f," observed the Old Cattleman, as we drew together for our usual talk.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This yere conversation habit is shore growin' on me, an', if I don't watch out, I'm goin' to be a bigger talker than old Vance Groggins," "Was Groggins a great conversationist?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I've been sort o' cog'tatin' tharof, an' I begins to allow I'm a mighty sight too garrulous that a-way.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Son, I'm gettin' plumb alarmed about myse'f," observed the Old Cattleman, as we drew together for our usual talk.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I've been sort o' cog'tatin' tharof, an' I begins to allow I'm a mighty sight too garrulous that a-way.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Son, I'm gettin' plumb alarmed about myse'f," observed the Old Cattleman, as we drew together for our usual talk.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This yere conversation habit is shore growin' on me, an', if I don't watch out, I'm goin' to be a bigger talker than old Vance Groggins," "Was Groggins a great conversationist?"
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading This yere conversation habit is shore growin' on me, an', if I don't watch out, I'm goin' to be a bigger talker than old Vance Groggins," "Was Groggins a great conversationist?"
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From this reading "I've been sort o' cog'tatin' tharof, an' I begins to allow I'm a mighty sight too garrulous that a-way.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I've been sort o' cog'tatin' tharof, an' I begins to allow I'm a mighty sight too garrulous that a-way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Son, I'm gettin' plumb alarmed about myse'f," observed the Old Cattleman, as we drew together for our usual talk.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This yere conversation habit is shore growin' on me, an', if I don't watch out, I'm goin' to be a bigger talker than old Vance Groggins," "Was Groggins a great conversationist?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I've been sort o' cog'tatin' tharof, an' I begins to allow I'm a mighty sight too garrulous that a-way.
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From this reading "Son, I'm gettin' plumb alarmed about myse'f," observed the Old Cattleman, as we drew together for our usual talk.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I've been sort o' cog'tatin' tharof, an' I begins to allow I'm a mighty sight too garrulous that a-way.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Son, I'm gettin' plumb alarmed about myse'f," observed the Old Cattleman, as we drew together for our usual talk.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This yere conversation habit is shore growin' on me, an', if I don't watch out, I'm goin' to be a bigger talker than old Vance Groggins," "Was Groggins a great conversationist?"
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This yere conversation habit is shore growin' on me, an', if I don't watch out, I'm goin' to be a bigger talker than old Vance Groggins," "Was Groggins a great conversationist?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This yere conversation habit is shore growin' on me, an', if I don't watch out, I'm goin' to be a bigger talker than old Vance Groggins," "Was Groggins a great conversationist?"
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Son, I'm gettin' plumb alarmed about myse'f," observed the Old Cattleman, as we drew together for our usual talk.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This yere conversation habit is shore growin' on me, an', if I don't watch out, I'm goin' to be a bigger talker than old Vance Groggins," "Was Groggins a great conversationist?"
