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Chapter VIII
A THIRD ARM TO THE OLD-FASHIONED DOUBLE CROSS "The fresh Hick!" observed Mr. Pickins savagely. "I'd like to hand him a bunch of knuckles." Mr. Pickins was not now in character, but was clad in quite ordinary good clothes; his prominent cheek-bones, however, had become two white spots in the midst of an angrily red countenance. "I don't know as I blame him so much," said Phelps. "The trouble is we sized him for about the intelligence of a louse.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “"The trouble is we sized him for about the intelligence of a louse.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A THIRD ARM TO THE OLD-FASHIONED DOUBLE CROSS "The fresh Hick!" observed Mr. Pickins savagely.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Mr. Pickins was not now in character, but was clad in quite ordinary good clothes; his prominent cheek-bones, however, had become two white spots in the midst of an angrily red countenance.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I'd like to hand him a bunch of knuckles."”
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading “Mr. Pickins was not now in character, but was clad in quite ordinary good clothes; his prominent cheek-bones, however, had become two white spots in the midst of an angrily red countenance.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I don't know as I blame him so much," said Phelps.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Mr. Pickins was not now in character, but was clad in quite ordinary good clothes; his prominent cheek-bones, however, had become two white spots in the midst of an angrily red countenance.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A THIRD ARM TO THE OLD-FASHIONED DOUBLE CROSS "The fresh Hick!" observed Mr. Pickins savagely.”
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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 A THIRD ARM TO THE OLD-FASHIONED DOUBLE CROSS "The fresh Hick!" observed Mr. Pickins savagely.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "The trouble is we sized him for about the intelligence of a louse.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mr. Pickins was not now in character, but was clad in quite ordinary good clothes; his prominent cheek-bones, however, had become two white spots in the midst of an angrily red countenance.
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From this reading Mr. Pickins was not now in character, but was clad in quite ordinary good clothes; his prominent cheek-bones, however, had become two white spots in the midst of an angrily red countenance.
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From this reading A THIRD ARM TO THE OLD-FASHIONED DOUBLE CROSS "The fresh Hick!" observed Mr. Pickins savagely.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I don't know as I blame him so much," said Phelps.
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From this reading Mr. Pickins was not now in character, but was clad in quite ordinary good clothes; his prominent cheek-bones, however, had become two white spots in the midst of an angrily red countenance.
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From this reading "I don't know as I blame him so much," said Phelps.
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From this reading "I'd like to hand him a bunch of knuckles."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mr. Pickins was not now in character, but was clad in quite ordinary good clothes; his prominent cheek-bones, however, had become two white spots in the midst of an angrily red countenance.
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From this reading Mr. Pickins was not now in character, but was clad in quite ordinary good clothes; his prominent cheek-bones, however, had become two white spots in the midst of an angrily red countenance.
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From this reading Mr. Pickins was not now in character, but was clad in quite ordinary good clothes; his prominent cheek-bones, however, had become two white spots in the midst of an angrily red countenance.
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From this reading Mr. Pickins was not now in character, but was clad in quite ordinary good clothes; his prominent cheek-bones, however, had become two white spots in the midst of an angrily red countenance.
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From this reading Mr. Pickins was not now in character, but was clad in quite ordinary good clothes; his prominent cheek-bones, however, had become two white spots in the midst of an angrily red countenance.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Pickins was not now in character, but was clad in quite ordinary good clothes; his prominent cheek-bones, however, had become two white spots in the midst of an angrily red countenance.
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From this reading A THIRD ARM TO THE OLD-FASHIONED DOUBLE CROSS "The fresh Hick!" observed Mr. Pickins savagely.
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From this reading "I don't know as I blame him so much," said Phelps.
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From this reading A THIRD ARM TO THE OLD-FASHIONED DOUBLE CROSS "The fresh Hick!" observed Mr. Pickins savagely.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "The trouble is we sized him for about the intelligence of a louse.
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From this reading A THIRD ARM TO THE OLD-FASHIONED DOUBLE CROSS "The fresh Hick!" observed Mr. Pickins savagely.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mr. Pickins was not now in character, but was clad in quite ordinary good clothes; his prominent cheek-bones, however, had become two white spots in the midst of an angrily red countenance.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Pickins was not now in character, but was clad in quite ordinary good clothes; his prominent cheek-bones, however, had become two white spots in the midst of an angrily red countenance.
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From this reading "I'd like to hand him a bunch of knuckles."
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From this reading A THIRD ARM TO THE OLD-FASHIONED DOUBLE CROSS "The fresh Hick!" observed Mr. Pickins savagely.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I'd like to hand him a bunch of knuckles."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Pickins was not now in character, but was clad in quite ordinary good clothes; his prominent cheek-bones, however, had become two white spots in the midst of an angrily red countenance.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Mr. Pickins was not now in character, but was clad in quite ordinary good clothes; his prominent cheek-bones, however, had become two white spots in the midst of an angrily red countenance.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't know as I blame him so much," said Phelps.
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From this reading "I'd like to hand him a bunch of knuckles."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Pickins was not now in character, but was clad in quite ordinary good clothes; his prominent cheek-bones, however, had become two white spots in the midst of an angrily red countenance.
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From this reading "The trouble is we sized him for about the intelligence of a louse.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The trouble is we sized him for about the intelligence of a louse.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I don't know as I blame him so much," said Phelps.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'd like to hand him a bunch of knuckles."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'd like to hand him a bunch of knuckles."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The trouble is we sized him for about the intelligence of a louse.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Pickins was not now in character, but was clad in quite ordinary good clothes; his prominent cheek-bones, however, had become two white spots in the midst of an angrily red countenance.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A THIRD ARM TO THE OLD-FASHIONED DOUBLE CROSS "The fresh Hick!" observed Mr. Pickins savagely.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't know as I blame him so much," said Phelps.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Pickins was not now in character, but was clad in quite ordinary good clothes; his prominent cheek-bones, however, had become two white spots in the midst of an angrily red countenance.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Pickins was not now in character, but was clad in quite ordinary good clothes; his prominent cheek-bones, however, had become two white spots in the midst of an angrily red countenance.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A THIRD ARM TO THE OLD-FASHIONED DOUBLE CROSS "The fresh Hick!" observed Mr. Pickins savagely.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I'd like to hand him a bunch of knuckles."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A THIRD ARM TO THE OLD-FASHIONED DOUBLE CROSS "The fresh Hick!" observed Mr. Pickins savagely.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Pickins was not now in character, but was clad in quite ordinary good clothes; his prominent cheek-bones, however, had become two white spots in the midst of an angrily red countenance.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't know as I blame him so much," said Phelps.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A THIRD ARM TO THE OLD-FASHIONED DOUBLE CROSS "The fresh Hick!" observed Mr. Pickins savagely.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Pickins was not now in character, but was clad in quite ordinary good clothes; his prominent cheek-bones, however, had become two white spots in the midst of an angrily red countenance.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mr. Pickins was not now in character, but was clad in quite ordinary good clothes; his prominent cheek-bones, however, had become two white spots in the midst of an angrily red countenance.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Pickins was not now in character, but was clad in quite ordinary good clothes; his prominent cheek-bones, however, had become two white spots in the midst of an angrily red countenance.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't know as I blame him so much," said Phelps.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A THIRD ARM TO THE OLD-FASHIONED DOUBLE CROSS "The fresh Hick!" observed Mr. Pickins savagely.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The trouble is we sized him for about the intelligence of a louse.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I don't know as I blame him so much," said Phelps.
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From this reading Mr. Pickins was not now in character, but was clad in quite ordinary good clothes; his prominent cheek-bones, however, had become two white spots in the midst of an angrily red countenance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A THIRD ARM TO THE OLD-FASHIONED DOUBLE CROSS "The fresh Hick!" observed Mr. Pickins savagely.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A THIRD ARM TO THE OLD-FASHIONED DOUBLE CROSS "The fresh Hick!" observed Mr. Pickins savagely.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A THIRD ARM TO THE OLD-FASHIONED DOUBLE CROSS "The fresh Hick!" observed Mr. Pickins savagely.
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From this reading "The trouble is we sized him for about the intelligence of a louse.
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From this reading Mr. Pickins was not now in character, but was clad in quite ordinary good clothes; his prominent cheek-bones, however, had become two white spots in the midst of an angrily red countenance.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Pickins was not now in character, but was clad in quite ordinary good clothes; his prominent cheek-bones, however, had become two white spots in the midst of an angrily red countenance.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "The trouble is we sized him for about the intelligence of a louse.
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From this reading Mr. Pickins was not now in character, but was clad in quite ordinary good clothes; his prominent cheek-bones, however, had become two white spots in the midst of an angrily red countenance.
