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Chapter XI
"I was saying," proceeded the sheriff, "that they scared their babies in these here parts with the name of Jack Hollis. Which they sure done. Well, sir, he was bad." "Not all bad, surely," put in Vance. "I've heard a good many stories about the generosity of--" He was anxious to put in the name of Black Jack, since the sheriff was sticking so close to "Jack Hollis," which was a name that Terry had not yet heard for his dead father.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “"I've heard a good many stories about the generosity of--" He was anxious to put in the name of Black Jack, since the sheriff was sticking so close to "Jack Hollis," which was a name that Terry had not yet heard for his dead father.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I've heard a good many stories about the generosity of--" He was anxious to put in the name of Black Jack, since the sheriff was sticking so close to "Jack Hollis," which was a name that Terry had not yet heard for his dead father.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Which they sure done.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I've heard a good many stories about the generosity of--" He was anxious to put in the name of Black Jack, since the sheriff was sticking so close to "Jack Hollis," which was a name that Terry had not yet heard for his dead father.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I was saying," proceeded the sheriff, "that they scared their babies in these here parts with the name of Jack Hollis.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I was saying," proceeded the sheriff, "that they scared their babies in these here parts with the name of Jack Hollis.”
from a time in the past until now
From this reading “"I've heard a good many stories about the generosity of--" He was anxious to put in the name of Black Jack, since the sheriff was sticking so close to "Jack Hollis," which was a name that Terry had not yet heard for his dead father.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Which they sure done.”
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “"I was saying," proceeded the sheriff, "that they scared their babies in these here parts with the name of Jack Hollis.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Well, sir, he was bad."”
but in spite of that
From this reading “"I've heard a good many stories about the generosity of--" He was anxious to put in the name of Black Jack, since the sheriff was sticking so close to "Jack Hollis," which was a name that Terry had not yet heard for his dead father.”
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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 heard a good many stories about the generosity of--" He was anxious to put in the name of Black Jack, since the sheriff was sticking so close to "Jack Hollis," which was a name that Terry had not yet heard for his dead father.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I've heard a good many stories about the generosity of--" He was anxious to put in the name of Black Jack, since the sheriff was sticking so close to "Jack Hollis," which was a name that Terry had not yet heard for his dead father.
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From this reading "Not all bad, surely," put in Vance.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I've heard a good many stories about the generosity of--" He was anxious to put in the name of Black Jack, since the sheriff was sticking so close to "Jack Hollis," which was a name that Terry had not yet heard for his dead father.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I was saying," proceeded the sheriff, "that they scared their babies in these here parts with the name of Jack Hollis.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Well, sir, he was bad."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I've heard a good many stories about the generosity of--" He was anxious to put in the name of Black Jack, since the sheriff was sticking so close to "Jack Hollis," which was a name that Terry had not yet heard for his dead father.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I've heard a good many stories about the generosity of--" He was anxious to put in the name of Black Jack, since the sheriff was sticking so close to "Jack Hollis," which was a name that Terry had not yet heard for his dead father.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I've heard a good many stories about the generosity of--" He was anxious to put in the name of Black Jack, since the sheriff was sticking so close to "Jack Hollis," which was a name that Terry had not yet heard for his dead father.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Which they sure done.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I've heard a good many stories about the generosity of--" He was anxious to put in the name of Black Jack, since the sheriff was sticking so close to "Jack Hollis," which was a name that Terry had not yet heard for his dead father.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I've heard a good many stories about the generosity of--" He was anxious to put in the name of Black Jack, since the sheriff was sticking so close to "Jack Hollis," which was a name that Terry had not yet heard for his dead father.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I've heard a good many stories about the generosity of--" He was anxious to put in the name of Black Jack, since the sheriff was sticking so close to "Jack Hollis," which was a name that Terry had not yet heard for his dead father.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I've heard a good many stories about the generosity of--" He was anxious to put in the name of Black Jack, since the sheriff was sticking so close to "Jack Hollis," which was a name that Terry had not yet heard for his dead father.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I've heard a good many stories about the generosity of--" He was anxious to put in the name of Black Jack, since the sheriff was sticking so close to "Jack Hollis," which was a name that Terry had not yet heard for his dead father.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Well, sir, he was bad."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I've heard a good many stories about the generosity of--" He was anxious to put in the name of Black Jack, since the sheriff was sticking so close to "Jack Hollis," which was a name that Terry had not yet heard for his dead father.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I was saying," proceeded the sheriff, "that they scared their babies in these here parts with the name of Jack Hollis.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I've heard a good many stories about the generosity of--" He was anxious to put in the name of Black Jack, since the sheriff was sticking so close to "Jack Hollis," which was a name that Terry had not yet heard for his dead father.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I was saying," proceeded the sheriff, "that they scared their babies in these here parts with the name of Jack Hollis.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I was saying," proceeded the sheriff, "that they scared their babies in these here parts with the name of Jack Hollis.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I've heard a good many stories about the generosity of--" He was anxious to put in the name of Black Jack, since the sheriff was sticking so close to "Jack Hollis," which was a name that Terry had not yet heard for his dead father.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I was saying," proceeded the sheriff, "that they scared their babies in these here parts with the name of Jack Hollis.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I was saying," proceeded the sheriff, "that they scared their babies in these here parts with the name of Jack Hollis.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I've heard a good many stories about the generosity of--" He was anxious to put in the name of Black Jack, since the sheriff was sticking so close to "Jack Hollis," which was a name that Terry had not yet heard for his dead father.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I was saying," proceeded the sheriff, "that they scared their babies in these here parts with the name of Jack Hollis.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Not all bad, surely," put in Vance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I was saying," proceeded the sheriff, "that they scared their babies in these here parts with the name of Jack Hollis.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I was saying," proceeded the sheriff, "that they scared their babies in these here parts with the name of Jack Hollis.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I was saying," proceeded the sheriff, "that they scared their babies in these here parts with the name of Jack Hollis.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Not all bad, surely," put in Vance.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I was saying," proceeded the sheriff, "that they scared their babies in these here parts with the name of Jack Hollis.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I was saying," proceeded the sheriff, "that they scared their babies in these here parts with the name of Jack Hollis.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I was saying," proceeded the sheriff, "that they scared their babies in these here parts with the name of Jack Hollis.
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "I've heard a good many stories about the generosity of--" He was anxious to put in the name of Black Jack, since the sheriff was sticking so close to "Jack Hollis," which was a name that Terry had not yet heard for his dead father.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Well, sir, he was bad."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I've heard a good many stories about the generosity of--" He was anxious to put in the name of Black Jack, since the sheriff was sticking so close to "Jack Hollis," which was a name that Terry had not yet heard for his dead father.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I've heard a good many stories about the generosity of--" He was anxious to put in the name of Black Jack, since the sheriff was sticking so close to "Jack Hollis," which was a name that Terry had not yet heard for his dead father.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I've heard a good many stories about the generosity of--" He was anxious to put in the name of Black Jack, since the sheriff was sticking so close to "Jack Hollis," which was a name that Terry had not yet heard for his dead father.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Which they sure done.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Not all bad, surely," put in Vance.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I've heard a good many stories about the generosity of--" He was anxious to put in the name of Black Jack, since the sheriff was sticking so close to "Jack Hollis," which was a name that Terry had not yet heard for his dead father.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I was saying," proceeded the sheriff, "that they scared their babies in these here parts with the name of Jack Hollis.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I was saying," proceeded the sheriff, "that they scared their babies in these here parts with the name of Jack Hollis.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "I was saying," proceeded the sheriff, "that they scared their babies in these here parts with the name of Jack Hollis.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "I was saying," proceeded the sheriff, "that they scared their babies in these here parts with the name of Jack Hollis.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I was saying," proceeded the sheriff, "that they scared their babies in these here parts with the name of Jack Hollis.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I've heard a good many stories about the generosity of--" He was anxious to put in the name of Black Jack, since the sheriff was sticking so close to "Jack Hollis," which was a name that Terry had not yet heard for his dead father.
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From this reading "Not all bad, surely," put in Vance.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I was saying," proceeded the sheriff, "that they scared their babies in these here parts with the name of Jack Hollis.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Well, sir, he was bad."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Which they sure done.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I was saying," proceeded the sheriff, "that they scared their babies in these here parts with the name of Jack Hollis.
but in spite of that
From this reading "I've heard a good many stories about the generosity of--" He was anxious to put in the name of Black Jack, since the sheriff was sticking so close to "Jack Hollis," which was a name that Terry had not yet heard for his dead father.
