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Chapter XXXV
THE NEW CASHIER. Obed Swikes sometimes had money to lend, and Wade had heard him talk with the neighbors about such matters; and he had listened to many conversations on such subjects at the stores and in other places. If a man was able to pay, his note was good. He could easily find out what people thought of Mr. Flinker near his place. If they all said he was good, he could safely trust him with his hundred dollars.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Obed Swikes sometimes had money to lend, and Wade had heard him talk with the neighbors about such matters; and he had listened to many conversations on such subjects at the stores and in other places.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “He could easily find out what people thought of Mr. Flinker near his place.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “If a man was able to pay, his note was good.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Obed Swikes sometimes had money to lend, and Wade had heard him talk with the neighbors about such matters; and he had listened to many conversations on such subjects at the stores and in other places.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He could easily find out what people thought of Mr. Flinker near his place.”
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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 If a man was able to pay, his note was good.
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From this reading If a man was able to pay, his note was good.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Obed Swikes sometimes had money to lend, and Wade had heard him talk with the neighbors about such matters; and he had listened to many conversations on such subjects at the stores and in other places.
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From this reading If they all said he was good, he could safely trust him with his hundred dollars.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Obed Swikes sometimes had money to lend, and Wade had heard him talk with the neighbors about such matters; and he had listened to many conversations on such subjects at the stores and in other places.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Obed Swikes sometimes had money to lend, and Wade had heard him talk with the neighbors about such matters; and he had listened to many conversations on such subjects at the stores and in other places.
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From this reading THE NEW CASHIER.
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From this reading Obed Swikes sometimes had money to lend, and Wade had heard him talk with the neighbors about such matters; and he had listened to many conversations on such subjects at the stores and in other places.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could easily find out what people thought of Mr. Flinker near his place.
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From this reading If they all said he was good, he could safely trust him with his hundred dollars.
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From this reading He could easily find out what people thought of Mr. Flinker near his place.
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From this reading He could easily find out what people thought of Mr. Flinker near his place.
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From this reading He could easily find out what people thought of Mr. Flinker near his place.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading If a man was able to pay, his note was good.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Obed Swikes sometimes had money to lend, and Wade had heard him talk with the neighbors about such matters; and he had listened to many conversations on such subjects at the stores and in other places.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Obed Swikes sometimes had money to lend, and Wade had heard him talk with the neighbors about such matters; and he had listened to many conversations on such subjects at the stores and in other places.
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From this reading Obed Swikes sometimes had money to lend, and Wade had heard him talk with the neighbors about such matters; and he had listened to many conversations on such subjects at the stores and in other places.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Obed Swikes sometimes had money to lend, and Wade had heard him talk with the neighbors about such matters; and he had listened to many conversations on such subjects at the stores and in other places.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If a man was able to pay, his note was good.
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From this reading If they all said he was good, he could safely trust him with his hundred dollars.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If a man was able to pay, his note was good.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Obed Swikes sometimes had money to lend, and Wade had heard him talk with the neighbors about such matters; and he had listened to many conversations on such subjects at the stores and in other places.
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From this reading Obed Swikes sometimes had money to lend, and Wade had heard him talk with the neighbors about such matters; and he had listened to many conversations on such subjects at the stores and in other places.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Obed Swikes sometimes had money to lend, and Wade had heard him talk with the neighbors about such matters; and he had listened to many conversations on such subjects at the stores and in other places.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If a man was able to pay, his note was good.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Obed Swikes sometimes had money to lend, and Wade had heard him talk with the neighbors about such matters; and he had listened to many conversations on such subjects at the stores and in other places.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Obed Swikes sometimes had money to lend, and Wade had heard him talk with the neighbors about such matters; and he had listened to many conversations on such subjects at the stores and in other places.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Obed Swikes sometimes had money to lend, and Wade had heard him talk with the neighbors about such matters; and he had listened to many conversations on such subjects at the stores and in other places.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He could easily find out what people thought of Mr. Flinker near his place.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He could easily find out what people thought of Mr. Flinker near his place.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Obed Swikes sometimes had money to lend, and Wade had heard him talk with the neighbors about such matters; and he had listened to many conversations on such subjects at the stores and in other places.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE NEW CASHIER.
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From this reading If a man was able to pay, his note was good.
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From this reading Obed Swikes sometimes had money to lend, and Wade had heard him talk with the neighbors about such matters; and he had listened to many conversations on such subjects at the stores and in other places.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He could easily find out what people thought of Mr. Flinker near his place.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Obed Swikes sometimes had money to lend, and Wade had heard him talk with the neighbors about such matters; and he had listened to many conversations on such subjects at the stores and in other places.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Obed Swikes sometimes had money to lend, and Wade had heard him talk with the neighbors about such matters; and he had listened to many conversations on such subjects at the stores and in other places.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He could easily find out what people thought of Mr. Flinker near his place.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If a man was able to pay, his note was good.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He could easily find out what people thought of Mr. Flinker near his place.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He could easily find out what people thought of Mr. Flinker near his place.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Obed Swikes sometimes had money to lend, and Wade had heard him talk with the neighbors about such matters; and he had listened to many conversations on such subjects at the stores and in other places.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If they all said he was good, he could safely trust him with his hundred dollars.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If they all said he was good, he could safely trust him with his hundred dollars.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Obed Swikes sometimes had money to lend, and Wade had heard him talk with the neighbors about such matters; and he had listened to many conversations on such subjects at the stores and in other places.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Obed Swikes sometimes had money to lend, and Wade had heard him talk with the neighbors about such matters; and he had listened to many conversations on such subjects at the stores and in other places.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Obed Swikes sometimes had money to lend, and Wade had heard him talk with the neighbors about such matters; and he had listened to many conversations on such subjects at the stores and in other places.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Obed Swikes sometimes had money to lend, and Wade had heard him talk with the neighbors about such matters; and he had listened to many conversations on such subjects at the stores and in other places.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Obed Swikes sometimes had money to lend, and Wade had heard him talk with the neighbors about such matters; and he had listened to many conversations on such subjects at the stores and in other places.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Obed Swikes sometimes had money to lend, and Wade had heard him talk with the neighbors about such matters; and he had listened to many conversations on such subjects at the stores and in other places.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NEW CASHIER.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If they all said he was good, he could safely trust him with his hundred dollars.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He could easily find out what people thought of Mr. Flinker near his place.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Obed Swikes sometimes had money to lend, and Wade had heard him talk with the neighbors about such matters; and he had listened to many conversations on such subjects at the stores and in other places.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If they all said he was good, he could safely trust him with his hundred dollars.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Obed Swikes sometimes had money to lend, and Wade had heard him talk with the neighbors about such matters; and he had listened to many conversations on such subjects at the stores and in other places.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If a man was able to pay, his note was good.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He could easily find out what people thought of Mr. Flinker near his place.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Obed Swikes sometimes had money to lend, and Wade had heard him talk with the neighbors about such matters; and he had listened to many conversations on such subjects at the stores and in other places.
