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Chapter XII
Bill Connors of the Osages. "Nacherally, if you-all is frettin' to hear about Injuns," observed the Old Cattleman in reply to my latest request, "I better onfold how Osage Bill Connors gets his wife. Not that thar's trouble in roundin' up this squaw; none whatever. She comes easy; all the same said tale elab'rates some of them savage customs you're so cur'ous concernin'." My companion arose and kicked together the logs in the fireplace.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “"Nacherally, if you-all is frettin' to hear about Injuns," observed the Old Cattleman in reply to my latest request, "I better onfold how Osage Bill Connors gets his wife.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Nacherally, if you-all is frettin' to hear about Injuns," observed the Old Cattleman in reply to my latest request, "I better onfold how Osage Bill Connors gets his wife.”
not one, and not any
From this reading “Not that thar's trouble in roundin' up this squaw; none whatever.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “She comes easy; all the same said tale elab'rates some of them savage customs you're so cur'ous concernin'."”
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading “Not that thar's trouble in roundin' up this squaw; none whatever.”
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Nacherally, if you-all is frettin' to hear about Injuns," observed the Old Cattleman in reply to my latest request, "I better onfold how Osage Bill Connors gets his wife.
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From this reading She comes easy; all the same said tale elab'rates some of them savage customs you're so cur'ous concernin'."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My companion arose and kicked together the logs in the fireplace.
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From this reading My companion arose and kicked together the logs in the fireplace.
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From this reading "Nacherally, if you-all is frettin' to hear about Injuns," observed the Old Cattleman in reply to my latest request, "I better onfold how Osage Bill Connors gets his wife.
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From this reading Bill Connors of the Osages.
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From this reading "Nacherally, if you-all is frettin' to hear about Injuns," observed the Old Cattleman in reply to my latest request, "I better onfold how Osage Bill Connors gets his wife.
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From this reading She comes easy; all the same said tale elab'rates some of them savage customs you're so cur'ous concernin'."
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From this reading My companion arose and kicked together the logs in the fireplace.
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From this reading She comes easy; all the same said tale elab'rates some of them savage customs you're so cur'ous concernin'."
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From this reading Bill Connors of the Osages.
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From this reading She comes easy; all the same said tale elab'rates some of them savage customs you're so cur'ous concernin'."
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From this reading She comes easy; all the same said tale elab'rates some of them savage customs you're so cur'ous concernin'."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She comes easy; all the same said tale elab'rates some of them savage customs you're so cur'ous concernin'."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She comes easy; all the same said tale elab'rates some of them savage customs you're so cur'ous concernin'."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My companion arose and kicked together the logs in the fireplace.
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From this reading "Nacherally, if you-all is frettin' to hear about Injuns," observed the Old Cattleman in reply to my latest request, "I better onfold how Osage Bill Connors gets his wife.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Nacherally, if you-all is frettin' to hear about Injuns," observed the Old Cattleman in reply to my latest request, "I better onfold how Osage Bill Connors gets his wife.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Nacherally, if you-all is frettin' to hear about Injuns," observed the Old Cattleman in reply to my latest request, "I better onfold how Osage Bill Connors gets his wife.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Nacherally, if you-all is frettin' to hear about Injuns," observed the Old Cattleman in reply to my latest request, "I better onfold how Osage Bill Connors gets his wife.
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From this reading "Nacherally, if you-all is frettin' to hear about Injuns," observed the Old Cattleman in reply to my latest request, "I better onfold how Osage Bill Connors gets his wife.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Nacherally, if you-all is frettin' to hear about Injuns," observed the Old Cattleman in reply to my latest request, "I better onfold how Osage Bill Connors gets his wife.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Nacherally, if you-all is frettin' to hear about Injuns," observed the Old Cattleman in reply to my latest request, "I better onfold how Osage Bill Connors gets his wife.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Nacherally, if you-all is frettin' to hear about Injuns," observed the Old Cattleman in reply to my latest request, "I better onfold how Osage Bill Connors gets his wife.
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From this reading "Nacherally, if you-all is frettin' to hear about Injuns," observed the Old Cattleman in reply to my latest request, "I better onfold how Osage Bill Connors gets his wife.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Nacherally, if you-all is frettin' to hear about Injuns," observed the Old Cattleman in reply to my latest request, "I better onfold how Osage Bill Connors gets his wife.
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From this reading My companion arose and kicked together the logs in the fireplace.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Nacherally, if you-all is frettin' to hear about Injuns," observed the Old Cattleman in reply to my latest request, "I better onfold how Osage Bill Connors gets his wife.
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From this reading My companion arose and kicked together the logs in the fireplace.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Nacherally, if you-all is frettin' to hear about Injuns," observed the Old Cattleman in reply to my latest request, "I better onfold how Osage Bill Connors gets his wife.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Nacherally, if you-all is frettin' to hear about Injuns," observed the Old Cattleman in reply to my latest request, "I better onfold how Osage Bill Connors gets his wife.
not one, and not any
From this reading Not that thar's trouble in roundin' up this squaw; none whatever.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not that thar's trouble in roundin' up this squaw; none whatever.
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From this reading "Nacherally, if you-all is frettin' to hear about Injuns," observed the Old Cattleman in reply to my latest request, "I better onfold how Osage Bill Connors gets his wife.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bill Connors of the Osages.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Nacherally, if you-all is frettin' to hear about Injuns," observed the Old Cattleman in reply to my latest request, "I better onfold how Osage Bill Connors gets his wife.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Nacherally, if you-all is frettin' to hear about Injuns," observed the Old Cattleman in reply to my latest request, "I better onfold how Osage Bill Connors gets his wife.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Nacherally, if you-all is frettin' to hear about Injuns," observed the Old Cattleman in reply to my latest request, "I better onfold how Osage Bill Connors gets his wife.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bill Connors of the Osages.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Nacherally, if you-all is frettin' to hear about Injuns," observed the Old Cattleman in reply to my latest request, "I better onfold how Osage Bill Connors gets his wife.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Nacherally, if you-all is frettin' to hear about Injuns," observed the Old Cattleman in reply to my latest request, "I better onfold how Osage Bill Connors gets his wife.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not that thar's trouble in roundin' up this squaw; none whatever.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She comes easy; all the same said tale elab'rates some of them savage customs you're so cur'ous concernin'."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading She comes easy; all the same said tale elab'rates some of them savage customs you're so cur'ous concernin'."
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From this reading She comes easy; all the same said tale elab'rates some of them savage customs you're so cur'ous concernin'."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She comes easy; all the same said tale elab'rates some of them savage customs you're so cur'ous concernin'."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She comes easy; all the same said tale elab'rates some of them savage customs you're so cur'ous concernin'."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She comes easy; all the same said tale elab'rates some of them savage customs you're so cur'ous concernin'."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not that thar's trouble in roundin' up this squaw; none whatever.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She comes easy; all the same said tale elab'rates some of them savage customs you're so cur'ous concernin'."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not that thar's trouble in roundin' up this squaw; none whatever.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not that thar's trouble in roundin' up this squaw; none whatever.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Bill Connors of the Osages.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She comes easy; all the same said tale elab'rates some of them savage customs you're so cur'ous concernin'."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Not that thar's trouble in roundin' up this squaw; none whatever.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Nacherally, if you-all is frettin' to hear about Injuns," observed the Old Cattleman in reply to my latest request, "I better onfold how Osage Bill Connors gets his wife.
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From this reading My companion arose and kicked together the logs in the fireplace.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not that thar's trouble in roundin' up this squaw; none whatever.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not that thar's trouble in roundin' up this squaw; none whatever.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Not that thar's trouble in roundin' up this squaw; none whatever.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Nacherally, if you-all is frettin' to hear about Injuns," observed the Old Cattleman in reply to my latest request, "I better onfold how Osage Bill Connors gets his wife.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She comes easy; all the same said tale elab'rates some of them savage customs you're so cur'ous concernin'."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Nacherally, if you-all is frettin' to hear about Injuns," observed the Old Cattleman in reply to my latest request, "I better onfold how Osage Bill Connors gets his wife.
