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Chapter VI
Abe placed his hand on Sidney's shoulder. "Here is a young feller which he ain't going to gamble _oder_ fool away his time. He is going to sell goods," he declared. "He works for years by the biggest raincoat house in the country, and he's got an acquaintance among the retail clothing trade which it is easy worth to you twenty-five dollars a week and the regular commissions." "But we couldn't afford to pay no salesman twenty-five dollars a week," Shapolnik exclaimed.
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surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading “"He works for years by the biggest raincoat house in the country, and he's got an acquaintance among the retail clothing trade which it is easy worth to you twenty-five dollars a week and the regular commissions."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Here is a young feller which he ain't going to gamble _oder_ fool away his time.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Abe placed his hand on Sidney's shoulder.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Here is a young feller which he ain't going to gamble _oder_ fool away his time.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Here is a young feller which he ain't going to gamble _oder_ fool away his time.”
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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 "Here is a young feller which he ain't going to gamble _oder_ fool away his time.
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From this reading Abe placed his hand on Sidney's shoulder.
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From this reading "He works for years by the biggest raincoat house in the country, and he's got an acquaintance among the retail clothing trade which it is easy worth to you twenty-five dollars a week and the regular commissions."
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From this reading "But we couldn't afford to pay no salesman twenty-five dollars a week," Shapolnik exclaimed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Here is a young feller which he ain't going to gamble _oder_ fool away his time.
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading "He works for years by the biggest raincoat house in the country, and he's got an acquaintance among the retail clothing trade which it is easy worth to you twenty-five dollars a week and the regular commissions."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "He works for years by the biggest raincoat house in the country, and he's got an acquaintance among the retail clothing trade which it is easy worth to you twenty-five dollars a week and the regular commissions."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "He works for years by the biggest raincoat house in the country, and he's got an acquaintance among the retail clothing trade which it is easy worth to you twenty-five dollars a week and the regular commissions."
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From this reading "Here is a young feller which he ain't going to gamble _oder_ fool away his time.
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From this reading "He works for years by the biggest raincoat house in the country, and he's got an acquaintance among the retail clothing trade which it is easy worth to you twenty-five dollars a week and the regular commissions."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But we couldn't afford to pay no salesman twenty-five dollars a week," Shapolnik exclaimed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "He works for years by the biggest raincoat house in the country, and he's got an acquaintance among the retail clothing trade which it is easy worth to you twenty-five dollars a week and the regular commissions."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He works for years by the biggest raincoat house in the country, and he's got an acquaintance among the retail clothing trade which it is easy worth to you twenty-five dollars a week and the regular commissions."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He works for years by the biggest raincoat house in the country, and he's got an acquaintance among the retail clothing trade which it is easy worth to you twenty-five dollars a week and the regular commissions."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But we couldn't afford to pay no salesman twenty-five dollars a week," Shapolnik exclaimed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He works for years by the biggest raincoat house in the country, and he's got an acquaintance among the retail clothing trade which it is easy worth to you twenty-five dollars a week and the regular commissions."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He is going to sell goods," he declared.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He works for years by the biggest raincoat house in the country, and he's got an acquaintance among the retail clothing trade which it is easy worth to you twenty-five dollars a week and the regular commissions."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He works for years by the biggest raincoat house in the country, and he's got an acquaintance among the retail clothing trade which it is easy worth to you twenty-five dollars a week and the regular commissions."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But we couldn't afford to pay no salesman twenty-five dollars a week," Shapolnik exclaimed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Here is a young feller which he ain't going to gamble _oder_ fool away his time.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Here is a young feller which he ain't going to gamble _oder_ fool away his time.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "He works for years by the biggest raincoat house in the country, and he's got an acquaintance among the retail clothing trade which it is easy worth to you twenty-five dollars a week and the regular commissions."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Here is a young feller which he ain't going to gamble _oder_ fool away his time.
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From this reading "Here is a young feller which he ain't going to gamble _oder_ fool away his time.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He is going to sell goods," he declared.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He works for years by the biggest raincoat house in the country, and he's got an acquaintance among the retail clothing trade which it is easy worth to you twenty-five dollars a week and the regular commissions."
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From this reading Abe placed his hand on Sidney's shoulder.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Here is a young feller which he ain't going to gamble _oder_ fool away his time.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He works for years by the biggest raincoat house in the country, and he's got an acquaintance among the retail clothing trade which it is easy worth to you twenty-five dollars a week and the regular commissions."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Here is a young feller which he ain't going to gamble _oder_ fool away his time.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Abe placed his hand on Sidney's shoulder.
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From this reading "He works for years by the biggest raincoat house in the country, and he's got an acquaintance among the retail clothing trade which it is easy worth to you twenty-five dollars a week and the regular commissions."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "He works for years by the biggest raincoat house in the country, and he's got an acquaintance among the retail clothing trade which it is easy worth to you twenty-five dollars a week and the regular commissions."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Here is a young feller which he ain't going to gamble _oder_ fool away his time.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "He works for years by the biggest raincoat house in the country, and he's got an acquaintance among the retail clothing trade which it is easy worth to you twenty-five dollars a week and the regular commissions."
not any; not one
From this reading "But we couldn't afford to pay no salesman twenty-five dollars a week," Shapolnik exclaimed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Here is a young feller which he ain't going to gamble _oder_ fool away his time.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Abe placed his hand on Sidney's shoulder.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But we couldn't afford to pay no salesman twenty-five dollars a week," Shapolnik exclaimed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Abe placed his hand on Sidney's shoulder.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He works for years by the biggest raincoat house in the country, and he's got an acquaintance among the retail clothing trade which it is easy worth to you twenty-five dollars a week and the regular commissions."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He works for years by the biggest raincoat house in the country, and he's got an acquaintance among the retail clothing trade which it is easy worth to you twenty-five dollars a week and the regular commissions."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He works for years by the biggest raincoat house in the country, and he's got an acquaintance among the retail clothing trade which it is easy worth to you twenty-five dollars a week and the regular commissions."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But we couldn't afford to pay no salesman twenty-five dollars a week," Shapolnik exclaimed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He is going to sell goods," he declared.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But we couldn't afford to pay no salesman twenty-five dollars a week," Shapolnik exclaimed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Abe placed his hand on Sidney's shoulder.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Abe placed his hand on Sidney's shoulder.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "He works for years by the biggest raincoat house in the country, and he's got an acquaintance among the retail clothing trade which it is easy worth to you twenty-five dollars a week and the regular commissions."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Here is a young feller which he ain't going to gamble _oder_ fool away his time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Here is a young feller which he ain't going to gamble _oder_ fool away his time.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He works for years by the biggest raincoat house in the country, and he's got an acquaintance among the retail clothing trade which it is easy worth to you twenty-five dollars a week and the regular commissions."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He works for years by the biggest raincoat house in the country, and he's got an acquaintance among the retail clothing trade which it is easy worth to you twenty-five dollars a week and the regular commissions."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "But we couldn't afford to pay no salesman twenty-five dollars a week," Shapolnik exclaimed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He works for years by the biggest raincoat house in the country, and he's got an acquaintance among the retail clothing trade which it is easy worth to you twenty-five dollars a week and the regular commissions."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Here is a young feller which he ain't going to gamble _oder_ fool away his time.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He works for years by the biggest raincoat house in the country, and he's got an acquaintance among the retail clothing trade which it is easy worth to you twenty-five dollars a week and the regular commissions."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He works for years by the biggest raincoat house in the country, and he's got an acquaintance among the retail clothing trade which it is easy worth to you twenty-five dollars a week and the regular commissions."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He works for years by the biggest raincoat house in the country, and he's got an acquaintance among the retail clothing trade which it is easy worth to you twenty-five dollars a week and the regular commissions."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "He works for years by the biggest raincoat house in the country, and he's got an acquaintance among the retail clothing trade which it is easy worth to you twenty-five dollars a week and the regular commissions."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Here is a young feller which he ain't going to gamble _oder_ fool away his time.
