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Chapter XVI
"How can the likes o' you dare to up an' say what be in the Book o' the Lard, Joe?" asked Uncle Chirgwin, roused to words by the other's sentiments. "You've got a gashly, bloody-minded fit on you along of all your troubles. But doan't 'e let it fasten into your heart. Pray to God to wipe away these here awful opinions. Else they'll be the ruin of 'e, body an' sawl.
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following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading “"You've got a gashly, bloody-minded fit on you along of all your troubles.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"How can the likes o' you dare to up an' say what be in the Book o' the Lard, Joe?" asked Uncle Chirgwin, roused to words by the other's sentiments.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Else they'll be the ruin of 'e, body an' sawl.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Pray to God to wipe away these here awful opinions.”
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “But doan't 'e let it fasten into your heart.”
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “Pray to God to wipe away these here awful opinions.”
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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 "You've got a gashly, bloody-minded fit on you along of all your troubles.
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From this reading "You've got a gashly, bloody-minded fit on you along of all your troubles.
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "You've got a gashly, bloody-minded fit on you along of all your troubles.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "How can the likes o' you dare to up an' say what be in the Book o' the Lard, Joe?" asked Uncle Chirgwin, roused to words by the other's sentiments.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "How can the likes o' you dare to up an' say what be in the Book o' the Lard, Joe?" asked Uncle Chirgwin, roused to words by the other's sentiments.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pray to God to wipe away these here awful opinions.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pray to God to wipe away these here awful opinions.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "How can the likes o' you dare to up an' say what be in the Book o' the Lard, Joe?" asked Uncle Chirgwin, roused to words by the other's sentiments.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You've got a gashly, bloody-minded fit on you along of all your troubles.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Else they'll be the ruin of 'e, body an' sawl.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How can the likes o' you dare to up an' say what be in the Book o' the Lard, Joe?" asked Uncle Chirgwin, roused to words by the other's sentiments.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But doan't 'e let it fasten into your heart.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "How can the likes o' you dare to up an' say what be in the Book o' the Lard, Joe?" asked Uncle Chirgwin, roused to words by the other's sentiments.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "How can the likes o' you dare to up an' say what be in the Book o' the Lard, Joe?" asked Uncle Chirgwin, roused to words by the other's sentiments.
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From this reading "How can the likes o' you dare to up an' say what be in the Book o' the Lard, Joe?" asked Uncle Chirgwin, roused to words by the other's sentiments.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How can the likes o' you dare to up an' say what be in the Book o' the Lard, Joe?" asked Uncle Chirgwin, roused to words by the other's sentiments.
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From this reading But doan't 'e let it fasten into your heart.
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From this reading But doan't 'e let it fasten into your heart.
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From this reading Else they'll be the ruin of 'e, body an' sawl.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But doan't 'e let it fasten into your heart.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You've got a gashly, bloody-minded fit on you along of all your troubles.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You've got a gashly, bloody-minded fit on you along of all your troubles.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pray to God to wipe away these here awful opinions.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You've got a gashly, bloody-minded fit on you along of all your troubles.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But doan't 'e let it fasten into your heart.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Pray to God to wipe away these here awful opinions.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How can the likes o' you dare to up an' say what be in the Book o' the Lard, Joe?" asked Uncle Chirgwin, roused to words by the other's sentiments.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "How can the likes o' you dare to up an' say what be in the Book o' the Lard, Joe?" asked Uncle Chirgwin, roused to words by the other's sentiments.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But doan't 'e let it fasten into your heart.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But doan't 'e let it fasten into your heart.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How can the likes o' you dare to up an' say what be in the Book o' the Lard, Joe?" asked Uncle Chirgwin, roused to words by the other's sentiments.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How can the likes o' you dare to up an' say what be in the Book o' the Lard, Joe?" asked Uncle Chirgwin, roused to words by the other's sentiments.
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading But doan't 'e let it fasten into your heart.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How can the likes o' you dare to up an' say what be in the Book o' the Lard, Joe?" asked Uncle Chirgwin, roused to words by the other's sentiments.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How can the likes o' you dare to up an' say what be in the Book o' the Lard, Joe?" asked Uncle Chirgwin, roused to words by the other's sentiments.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "You've got a gashly, bloody-minded fit on you along of all your troubles.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "You've got a gashly, bloody-minded fit on you along of all your troubles.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pray to God to wipe away these here awful opinions.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How can the likes o' you dare to up an' say what be in the Book o' the Lard, Joe?" asked Uncle Chirgwin, roused to words by the other's sentiments.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pray to God to wipe away these here awful opinions.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How can the likes o' you dare to up an' say what be in the Book o' the Lard, Joe?" asked Uncle Chirgwin, roused to words by the other's sentiments.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Else they'll be the ruin of 'e, body an' sawl.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Else they'll be the ruin of 'e, body an' sawl.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How can the likes o' you dare to up an' say what be in the Book o' the Lard, Joe?" asked Uncle Chirgwin, roused to words by the other's sentiments.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How can the likes o' you dare to up an' say what be in the Book o' the Lard, Joe?" asked Uncle Chirgwin, roused to words by the other's sentiments.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "How can the likes o' you dare to up an' say what be in the Book o' the Lard, Joe?" asked Uncle Chirgwin, roused to words by the other's sentiments.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Pray to God to wipe away these here awful opinions.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Else they'll be the ruin of 'e, body an' sawl.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "How can the likes o' you dare to up an' say what be in the Book o' the Lard, Joe?" asked Uncle Chirgwin, roused to words by the other's sentiments.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You've got a gashly, bloody-minded fit on you along of all your troubles.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How can the likes o' you dare to up an' say what be in the Book o' the Lard, Joe?" asked Uncle Chirgwin, roused to words by the other's sentiments.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How can the likes o' you dare to up an' say what be in the Book o' the Lard, Joe?" asked Uncle Chirgwin, roused to words by the other's sentiments.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "How can the likes o' you dare to up an' say what be in the Book o' the Lard, Joe?" asked Uncle Chirgwin, roused to words by the other's sentiments.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pray to God to wipe away these here awful opinions.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How can the likes o' you dare to up an' say what be in the Book o' the Lard, Joe?" asked Uncle Chirgwin, roused to words by the other's sentiments.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "How can the likes o' you dare to up an' say what be in the Book o' the Lard, Joe?" asked Uncle Chirgwin, roused to words by the other's sentiments.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You've got a gashly, bloody-minded fit on you along of all your troubles.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You've got a gashly, bloody-minded fit on you along of all your troubles.
