Chapter XIV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Wherein Freckles Nurses a Heartache and Black Jack Drops Out “McLean,” said Mrs. Duncan, as the Boss paused to greet her in passing the cabin, “do you know that Freckles hasna been in bed the past five nights and all he's eaten in that many days ye could pack into a pint cup?”

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From this reading Wherein Freckles Nurses a Heartache and Black Jack Drops Out “McLean,” said Mrs. Duncan, as the Boss paused to greet her in passing the cabin, “do you know that Freckles hasna been in bed the past five nights and all he's eaten in that many days ye could pack into a pint cup?”

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Wherein Freckles Nurses a Heartache and Black Jack Drops Out “McLean,” said Mrs. Duncan, as the Boss paused to greet her in passing the cabin, “do you know that Freckles hasna been in bed the past five nights and all he's eaten in that many days ye could pack into a pint cup?”

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Wherein Freckles Nurses a Heartache and Black Jack Drops Out “McLean,” said Mrs. Duncan, as the Boss paused to greet her in passing the cabin, “do you know that Freckles hasna been in bed the past five nights and all he's eaten in that many days ye could pack into a pint cup?”

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From this reading Wherein Freckles Nurses a Heartache and Black Jack Drops Out “McLean,” said Mrs. Duncan, as the Boss paused to greet her in passing the cabin, “do you know that Freckles hasna been in bed the past five nights and all he's eaten in that many days ye could pack into a pint cup?”

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Wherein Freckles Nurses a Heartache and Black Jack Drops Out “McLean,” said Mrs. Duncan, as the Boss paused to greet her in passing the cabin, “do you know that Freckles hasna been in bed the past five nights and all he's eaten in that many days ye could pack into a pint cup?”

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading “There's no necessity for him being on guard, with the watch I've set on the line.

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From this reading Wherein Freckles Nurses a Heartache and Black Jack Drops Out “McLean,” said Mrs. Duncan, as the Boss paused to greet her in passing the cabin, “do you know that Freckles hasna been in bed the past five nights and all he's eaten in that many days ye could pack into a pint cup?”

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From this reading Wherein Freckles Nurses a Heartache and Black Jack Drops Out “McLean,” said Mrs. Duncan, as the Boss paused to greet her in passing the cabin, “do you know that Freckles hasna been in bed the past five nights and all he's eaten in that many days ye could pack into a pint cup?”

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From this reading “Why, what does the boy mean?” demanded McLean.

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From this reading Wherein Freckles Nurses a Heartache and Black Jack Drops Out “McLean,” said Mrs. Duncan, as the Boss paused to greet her in passing the cabin, “do you know that Freckles hasna been in bed the past five nights and all he's eaten in that many days ye could pack into a pint cup?”

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Wherein Freckles Nurses a Heartache and Black Jack Drops Out “McLean,” said Mrs. Duncan, as the Boss paused to greet her in passing the cabin, “do you know that Freckles hasna been in bed the past five nights and all he's eaten in that many days ye could pack into a pint cup?”

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From this reading Wherein Freckles Nurses a Heartache and Black Jack Drops Out “McLean,” said Mrs. Duncan, as the Boss paused to greet her in passing the cabin, “do you know that Freckles hasna been in bed the past five nights and all he's eaten in that many days ye could pack into a pint cup?”

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From this reading Wherein Freckles Nurses a Heartache and Black Jack Drops Out “McLean,” said Mrs. Duncan, as the Boss paused to greet her in passing the cabin, “do you know that Freckles hasna been in bed the past five nights and all he's eaten in that many days ye could pack into a pint cup?”

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From this reading “Why, what does the boy mean?” demanded McLean.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Wherein Freckles Nurses a Heartache and Black Jack Drops Out “McLean,” said Mrs. Duncan, as the Boss paused to greet her in passing the cabin, “do you know that Freckles hasna been in bed the past five nights and all he's eaten in that many days ye could pack into a pint cup?”

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “Why, what does the boy mean?” demanded McLean.

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From this reading I had no idea he was staying down there.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Wherein Freckles Nurses a Heartache and Black Jack Drops Out “McLean,” said Mrs. Duncan, as the Boss paused to greet her in passing the cabin, “do you know that Freckles hasna been in bed the past five nights and all he's eaten in that many days ye could pack into a pint cup?”

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From this reading Wherein Freckles Nurses a Heartache and Black Jack Drops Out “McLean,” said Mrs. Duncan, as the Boss paused to greet her in passing the cabin, “do you know that Freckles hasna been in bed the past five nights and all he's eaten in that many days ye could pack into a pint cup?”

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From this reading Wherein Freckles Nurses a Heartache and Black Jack Drops Out “McLean,” said Mrs. Duncan, as the Boss paused to greet her in passing the cabin, “do you know that Freckles hasna been in bed the past five nights and all he's eaten in that many days ye could pack into a pint cup?”

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From this reading Wherein Freckles Nurses a Heartache and Black Jack Drops Out “McLean,” said Mrs. Duncan, as the Boss paused to greet her in passing the cabin, “do you know that Freckles hasna been in bed the past five nights and all he's eaten in that many days ye could pack into a pint cup?”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “There's no necessity for him being on guard, with the watch I've set on the line.

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From this reading Wherein Freckles Nurses a Heartache and Black Jack Drops Out “McLean,” said Mrs. Duncan, as the Boss paused to greet her in passing the cabin, “do you know that Freckles hasna been in bed the past five nights and all he's eaten in that many days ye could pack into a pint cup?”

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From this reading Wherein Freckles Nurses a Heartache and Black Jack Drops Out “McLean,” said Mrs. Duncan, as the Boss paused to greet her in passing the cabin, “do you know that Freckles hasna been in bed the past five nights and all he's eaten in that many days ye could pack into a pint cup?”

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From this reading “There's no necessity for him being on guard, with the watch I've set on the line.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading I had no idea he was staying down there.”

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From this reading Wherein Freckles Nurses a Heartache and Black Jack Drops Out “McLean,” said Mrs. Duncan, as the Boss paused to greet her in passing the cabin, “do you know that Freckles hasna been in bed the past five nights and all he's eaten in that many days ye could pack into a pint cup?”

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading I had no idea he was staying down there.”

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From this reading Wherein Freckles Nurses a Heartache and Black Jack Drops Out “McLean,” said Mrs. Duncan, as the Boss paused to greet her in passing the cabin, “do you know that Freckles hasna been in bed the past five nights and all he's eaten in that many days ye could pack into a pint cup?”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Wherein Freckles Nurses a Heartache and Black Jack Drops Out “McLean,” said Mrs. Duncan, as the Boss paused to greet her in passing the cabin, “do you know that Freckles hasna been in bed the past five nights and all he's eaten in that many days ye could pack into a pint cup?”

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Wherein Freckles Nurses a Heartache and Black Jack Drops Out “McLean,” said Mrs. Duncan, as the Boss paused to greet her in passing the cabin, “do you know that Freckles hasna been in bed the past five nights and all he's eaten in that many days ye could pack into a pint cup?”

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “There's no necessity for him being on guard, with the watch I've set on the line.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I had no idea he was staying down there.”

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From this reading “There's no necessity for him being on guard, with the watch I've set on the line.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I had no idea he was staying down there.”

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Wherein Freckles Nurses a Heartache and Black Jack Drops Out “McLean,” said Mrs. Duncan, as the Boss paused to greet her in passing the cabin, “do you know that Freckles hasna been in bed the past five nights and all he's eaten in that many days ye could pack into a pint cup?”

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Wherein Freckles Nurses a Heartache and Black Jack Drops Out “McLean,” said Mrs. Duncan, as the Boss paused to greet her in passing the cabin, “do you know that Freckles hasna been in bed the past five nights and all he's eaten in that many days ye could pack into a pint cup?”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Wherein Freckles Nurses a Heartache and Black Jack Drops Out “McLean,” said Mrs. Duncan, as the Boss paused to greet her in passing the cabin, “do you know that Freckles hasna been in bed the past five nights and all he's eaten in that many days ye could pack into a pint cup?”

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Wherein Freckles Nurses a Heartache and Black Jack Drops Out “McLean,” said Mrs. Duncan, as the Boss paused to greet her in passing the cabin, “do you know that Freckles hasna been in bed the past five nights and all he's eaten in that many days ye could pack into a pint cup?”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “There's no necessity for him being on guard, with the watch I've set on the line.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Wherein Freckles Nurses a Heartache and Black Jack Drops Out “McLean,” said Mrs. Duncan, as the Boss paused to greet her in passing the cabin, “do you know that Freckles hasna been in bed the past five nights and all he's eaten in that many days ye could pack into a pint cup?”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Wherein Freckles Nurses a Heartache and Black Jack Drops Out “McLean,” said Mrs. Duncan, as the Boss paused to greet her in passing the cabin, “do you know that Freckles hasna been in bed the past five nights and all he's eaten in that many days ye could pack into a pint cup?”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Why, what does the boy mean?” demanded McLean.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Wherein Freckles Nurses a Heartache and Black Jack Drops Out “McLean,” said Mrs. Duncan, as the Boss paused to greet her in passing the cabin, “do you know that Freckles hasna been in bed the past five nights and all he's eaten in that many days ye could pack into a pint cup?”

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From this reading “There's no necessity for him being on guard, with the watch I've set on the line.

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading Wherein Freckles Nurses a Heartache and Black Jack Drops Out “McLean,” said Mrs. Duncan, as the Boss paused to greet her in passing the cabin, “do you know that Freckles hasna been in bed the past five nights and all he's eaten in that many days ye could pack into a pint cup?”

not any; not one

From this reading “There's no necessity for him being on guard, with the watch I've set on the line.

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From this reading Wherein Freckles Nurses a Heartache and Black Jack Drops Out “McLean,” said Mrs. Duncan, as the Boss paused to greet her in passing the cabin, “do you know that Freckles hasna been in bed the past five nights and all he's eaten in that many days ye could pack into a pint cup?”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “There's no necessity for him being on guard, with the watch I've set on the line.

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From this reading Wherein Freckles Nurses a Heartache and Black Jack Drops Out “McLean,” said Mrs. Duncan, as the Boss paused to greet her in passing the cabin, “do you know that Freckles hasna been in bed the past five nights and all he's eaten in that many days ye could pack into a pint cup?”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Wherein Freckles Nurses a Heartache and Black Jack Drops Out “McLean,” said Mrs. Duncan, as the Boss paused to greet her in passing the cabin, “do you know that Freckles hasna been in bed the past five nights and all he's eaten in that many days ye could pack into a pint cup?”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Wherein Freckles Nurses a Heartache and Black Jack Drops Out “McLean,” said Mrs. Duncan, as the Boss paused to greet her in passing the cabin, “do you know that Freckles hasna been in bed the past five nights and all he's eaten in that many days ye could pack into a pint cup?”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Wherein Freckles Nurses a Heartache and Black Jack Drops Out “McLean,” said Mrs. Duncan, as the Boss paused to greet her in passing the cabin, “do you know that Freckles hasna been in bed the past five nights and all he's eaten in that many days ye could pack into a pint cup?”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Wherein Freckles Nurses a Heartache and Black Jack Drops Out “McLean,” said Mrs. Duncan, as the Boss paused to greet her in passing the cabin, “do you know that Freckles hasna been in bed the past five nights and all he's eaten in that many days ye could pack into a pint cup?”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Wherein Freckles Nurses a Heartache and Black Jack Drops Out “McLean,” said Mrs. Duncan, as the Boss paused to greet her in passing the cabin, “do you know that Freckles hasna been in bed the past five nights and all he's eaten in that many days ye could pack into a pint cup?”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Wherein Freckles Nurses a Heartache and Black Jack Drops Out “McLean,” said Mrs. Duncan, as the Boss paused to greet her in passing the cabin, “do you know that Freckles hasna been in bed the past five nights and all he's eaten in that many days ye could pack into a pint cup?”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “There's no necessity for him being on guard, with the watch I've set on the line.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I had no idea he was staying down there.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Wherein Freckles Nurses a Heartache and Black Jack Drops Out “McLean,” said Mrs. Duncan, as the Boss paused to greet her in passing the cabin, “do you know that Freckles hasna been in bed the past five nights and all he's eaten in that many days ye could pack into a pint cup?”

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Wherein Freckles Nurses a Heartache and Black Jack Drops Out “McLean,” said Mrs. Duncan, as the Boss paused to greet her in passing the cabin, “do you know that Freckles hasna been in bed the past five nights and all he's eaten in that many days ye could pack into a pint cup?”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I had no idea he was staying down there.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “There's no necessity for him being on guard, with the watch I've set on the line.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Wherein Freckles Nurses a Heartache and Black Jack Drops Out “McLean,” said Mrs. Duncan, as the Boss paused to greet her in passing the cabin, “do you know that Freckles hasna been in bed the past five nights and all he's eaten in that many days ye could pack into a pint cup?”

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading I had no idea he was staying down there.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “There's no necessity for him being on guard, with the watch I've set on the line.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “Why, what does the boy mean?” demanded McLean.

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From this reading Wherein Freckles Nurses a Heartache and Black Jack Drops Out “McLean,” said Mrs. Duncan, as the Boss paused to greet her in passing the cabin, “do you know that Freckles hasna been in bed the past five nights and all he's eaten in that many days ye could pack into a pint cup?”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Why, what does the boy mean?” demanded McLean.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “There's no necessity for him being on guard, with the watch I've set on the line.

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading Wherein Freckles Nurses a Heartache and Black Jack Drops Out “McLean,” said Mrs. Duncan, as the Boss paused to greet her in passing the cabin, “do you know that Freckles hasna been in bed the past five nights and all he's eaten in that many days ye could pack into a pint cup?”

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Wherein Freckles Nurses a Heartache and Black Jack Drops Out “McLean,” said Mrs. Duncan, as the Boss paused to greet her in passing the cabin, “do you know that Freckles hasna been in bed the past five nights and all he's eaten in that many days ye could pack into a pint cup?”