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Chapter IV
'“Put me undher arrest, Sorr, if you will, but, by my sowl, I'd do ut again sooner than face your mother wid you dead,” sez the Sargint that had sat on his head, standin' to attention an' salutin'. But the young wan only cried as tho' his little heart was breakin'. 'Thin another man av the Tyrone came up, wid the fog av fightin' on him.' 'The what, Mulvaney?' 'Fog av fightin'.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “'“Put me undher arrest, Sorr, if you will, but, by my sowl, I'd do ut again sooner than face your mother wid you dead,” sez the Sargint that had sat on his head, standin' to attention an' salutin'.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “'Thin another man av the Tyrone came up, wid the fog av fightin' on him.'”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “But the young wan only cried as tho' his little heart was breakin'.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “'“Put me undher arrest, Sorr, if you will, but, by my sowl, I'd do ut again sooner than face your mother wid you dead,” sez the Sargint that had sat on his head, standin' to attention an' salutin'.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “But the young wan only cried as tho' his little heart was breakin'.”
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading “'Thin another man av the Tyrone came up, wid the fog av fightin' on him.'”
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading '“Put me undher arrest, Sorr, if you will, but, by my sowl, I'd do ut again sooner than face your mother wid you dead,” sez the Sargint that had sat on his head, standin' to attention an' salutin'.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading '“Put me undher arrest, Sorr, if you will, but, by my sowl, I'd do ut again sooner than face your mother wid you dead,” sez the Sargint that had sat on his head, standin' to attention an' salutin'.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading 'Thin another man av the Tyrone came up, wid the fog av fightin' on him.'
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From this reading '“Put me undher arrest, Sorr, if you will, but, by my sowl, I'd do ut again sooner than face your mother wid you dead,” sez the Sargint that had sat on his head, standin' to attention an' salutin'.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But the young wan only cried as tho' his little heart was breakin'.
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From this reading '“Put me undher arrest, Sorr, if you will, but, by my sowl, I'd do ut again sooner than face your mother wid you dead,” sez the Sargint that had sat on his head, standin' to attention an' salutin'.
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From this reading 'Thin another man av the Tyrone came up, wid the fog av fightin' on him.'
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From this reading But the young wan only cried as tho' his little heart was breakin'.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading '“Put me undher arrest, Sorr, if you will, but, by my sowl, I'd do ut again sooner than face your mother wid you dead,” sez the Sargint that had sat on his head, standin' to attention an' salutin'.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading '“Put me undher arrest, Sorr, if you will, but, by my sowl, I'd do ut again sooner than face your mother wid you dead,” sez the Sargint that had sat on his head, standin' to attention an' salutin'.
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From this reading 'Thin another man av the Tyrone came up, wid the fog av fightin' on him.'
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading But the young wan only cried as tho' his little heart was breakin'.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading '“Put me undher arrest, Sorr, if you will, but, by my sowl, I'd do ut again sooner than face your mother wid you dead,” sez the Sargint that had sat on his head, standin' to attention an' salutin'.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading '“Put me undher arrest, Sorr, if you will, but, by my sowl, I'd do ut again sooner than face your mother wid you dead,” sez the Sargint that had sat on his head, standin' to attention an' salutin'.
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From this reading '“Put me undher arrest, Sorr, if you will, but, by my sowl, I'd do ut again sooner than face your mother wid you dead,” sez the Sargint that had sat on his head, standin' to attention an' salutin'.
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From this reading 'Thin another man av the Tyrone came up, wid the fog av fightin' on him.'
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From this reading 'Thin another man av the Tyrone came up, wid the fog av fightin' on him.'
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading '“Put me undher arrest, Sorr, if you will, but, by my sowl, I'd do ut again sooner than face your mother wid you dead,” sez the Sargint that had sat on his head, standin' to attention an' salutin'.
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From this reading '“Put me undher arrest, Sorr, if you will, but, by my sowl, I'd do ut again sooner than face your mother wid you dead,” sez the Sargint that had sat on his head, standin' to attention an' salutin'.
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From this reading But the young wan only cried as tho' his little heart was breakin'.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading 'Thin another man av the Tyrone came up, wid the fog av fightin' on him.'
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading '“Put me undher arrest, Sorr, if you will, but, by my sowl, I'd do ut again sooner than face your mother wid you dead,” sez the Sargint that had sat on his head, standin' to attention an' salutin'.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading '“Put me undher arrest, Sorr, if you will, but, by my sowl, I'd do ut again sooner than face your mother wid you dead,” sez the Sargint that had sat on his head, standin' to attention an' salutin'.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading '“Put me undher arrest, Sorr, if you will, but, by my sowl, I'd do ut again sooner than face your mother wid you dead,” sez the Sargint that had sat on his head, standin' to attention an' salutin'.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading But the young wan only cried as tho' his little heart was breakin'.
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From this reading 'Thin another man av the Tyrone came up, wid the fog av fightin' on him.'
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading '“Put me undher arrest, Sorr, if you will, but, by my sowl, I'd do ut again sooner than face your mother wid you dead,” sez the Sargint that had sat on his head, standin' to attention an' salutin'.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading '“Put me undher arrest, Sorr, if you will, but, by my sowl, I'd do ut again sooner than face your mother wid you dead,” sez the Sargint that had sat on his head, standin' to attention an' salutin'.
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From this reading 'The what, Mulvaney?'
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading '“Put me undher arrest, Sorr, if you will, but, by my sowl, I'd do ut again sooner than face your mother wid you dead,” sez the Sargint that had sat on his head, standin' to attention an' salutin'.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading '“Put me undher arrest, Sorr, if you will, but, by my sowl, I'd do ut again sooner than face your mother wid you dead,” sez the Sargint that had sat on his head, standin' to attention an' salutin'.
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From this reading But the young wan only cried as tho' his little heart was breakin'.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading '“Put me undher arrest, Sorr, if you will, but, by my sowl, I'd do ut again sooner than face your mother wid you dead,” sez the Sargint that had sat on his head, standin' to attention an' salutin'.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading '“Put me undher arrest, Sorr, if you will, but, by my sowl, I'd do ut again sooner than face your mother wid you dead,” sez the Sargint that had sat on his head, standin' to attention an' salutin'.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading '“Put me undher arrest, Sorr, if you will, but, by my sowl, I'd do ut again sooner than face your mother wid you dead,” sez the Sargint that had sat on his head, standin' to attention an' salutin'.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading '“Put me undher arrest, Sorr, if you will, but, by my sowl, I'd do ut again sooner than face your mother wid you dead,” sez the Sargint that had sat on his head, standin' to attention an' salutin'.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading '“Put me undher arrest, Sorr, if you will, but, by my sowl, I'd do ut again sooner than face your mother wid you dead,” sez the Sargint that had sat on his head, standin' to attention an' salutin'.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading '“Put me undher arrest, Sorr, if you will, but, by my sowl, I'd do ut again sooner than face your mother wid you dead,” sez the Sargint that had sat on his head, standin' to attention an' salutin'.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading '“Put me undher arrest, Sorr, if you will, but, by my sowl, I'd do ut again sooner than face your mother wid you dead,” sez the Sargint that had sat on his head, standin' to attention an' salutin'.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading '“Put me undher arrest, Sorr, if you will, but, by my sowl, I'd do ut again sooner than face your mother wid you dead,” sez the Sargint that had sat on his head, standin' to attention an' salutin'.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading '“Put me undher arrest, Sorr, if you will, but, by my sowl, I'd do ut again sooner than face your mother wid you dead,” sez the Sargint that had sat on his head, standin' to attention an' salutin'.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading '“Put me undher arrest, Sorr, if you will, but, by my sowl, I'd do ut again sooner than face your mother wid you dead,” sez the Sargint that had sat on his head, standin' to attention an' salutin'.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading '“Put me undher arrest, Sorr, if you will, but, by my sowl, I'd do ut again sooner than face your mother wid you dead,” sez the Sargint that had sat on his head, standin' to attention an' salutin'.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading '“Put me undher arrest, Sorr, if you will, but, by my sowl, I'd do ut again sooner than face your mother wid you dead,” sez the Sargint that had sat on his head, standin' to attention an' salutin'.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading 'Thin another man av the Tyrone came up, wid the fog av fightin' on him.'
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From this reading But the young wan only cried as tho' his little heart was breakin'.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading '“Put me undher arrest, Sorr, if you will, but, by my sowl, I'd do ut again sooner than face your mother wid you dead,” sez the Sargint that had sat on his head, standin' to attention an' salutin'.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Thin another man av the Tyrone came up, wid the fog av fightin' on him.'
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading '“Put me undher arrest, Sorr, if you will, but, by my sowl, I'd do ut again sooner than face your mother wid you dead,” sez the Sargint that had sat on his head, standin' to attention an' salutin'.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Thin another man av the Tyrone came up, wid the fog av fightin' on him.'
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading '“Put me undher arrest, Sorr, if you will, but, by my sowl, I'd do ut again sooner than face your mother wid you dead,” sez the Sargint that had sat on his head, standin' to attention an' salutin'.
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From this reading But the young wan only cried as tho' his little heart was breakin'.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the young wan only cried as tho' his little heart was breakin'.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading 'The what, Mulvaney?'
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From this reading '“Put me undher arrest, Sorr, if you will, but, by my sowl, I'd do ut again sooner than face your mother wid you dead,” sez the Sargint that had sat on his head, standin' to attention an' salutin'.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading '“Put me undher arrest, Sorr, if you will, but, by my sowl, I'd do ut again sooner than face your mother wid you dead,” sez the Sargint that had sat on his head, standin' to attention an' salutin'.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading '“Put me undher arrest, Sorr, if you will, but, by my sowl, I'd do ut again sooner than face your mother wid you dead,” sez the Sargint that had sat on his head, standin' to attention an' salutin'.
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From this reading But the young wan only cried as tho' his little heart was breakin'.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading '“Put me undher arrest, Sorr, if you will, but, by my sowl, I'd do ut again sooner than face your mother wid you dead,” sez the Sargint that had sat on his head, standin' to attention an' salutin'.
