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Chapter VII
"What on airth do you suppose is the meaning of this, Pete?" Hiram whispered hoarsely. But Pete did not whisper; the whole truth flashed upon him in a moment, and he answered aloud, with a string of oaths, "The Cap'n has gone and made tracks hisself for Madison Depot. And he's taken every red cent in the safe along with him, too! the mean, low, dirty scoundrel! He's taken even my silver that he give me a receipt for this very morning!"
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following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading “And he's taken every red cent in the safe along with him, too! the mean, low, dirty scoundrel!”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “But Pete did not whisper; the whole truth flashed upon him in a moment, and he answered aloud, with a string of oaths, "The Cap'n has gone and made tracks hisself for Madison Depot.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He's taken even my silver that he give me a receipt for this very morning!"”
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading “And he's taken every red cent in the safe along with him, too! the mean, low, dirty scoundrel!”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “But Pete did not whisper; the whole truth flashed upon him in a moment, and he answered aloud, with a string of oaths, "The Cap'n has gone and made tracks hisself for Madison Depot.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “But Pete did not whisper; the whole truth flashed upon him in a moment, and he answered aloud, with a string of oaths, "The Cap'n has gone and made tracks hisself for Madison Depot.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He's taken even my silver that he give me a receipt for this very morning!"”
a dishonest or unscrupulous person
From this reading “And he's taken every red cent in the safe along with him, too! the mean, low, dirty scoundrel!”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He's taken even my silver that he give me a receipt for this very morning!"”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"What on airth do you suppose is the meaning of this, Pete?"”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “But Pete did not whisper; the whole truth flashed upon him in a moment, and he answered aloud, with a string of oaths, "The Cap'n has gone and made tracks hisself for Madison Depot.”
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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 But Pete did not whisper; the whole truth flashed upon him in a moment, and he answered aloud, with a string of oaths, "The Cap'n has gone and made tracks hisself for Madison Depot.
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From this reading "What on airth do you suppose is the meaning of this, Pete?"
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading And he's taken every red cent in the safe along with him, too! the mean, low, dirty scoundrel!
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From this reading But Pete did not whisper; the whole truth flashed upon him in a moment, and he answered aloud, with a string of oaths, "The Cap'n has gone and made tracks hisself for Madison Depot.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But Pete did not whisper; the whole truth flashed upon him in a moment, and he answered aloud, with a string of oaths, "The Cap'n has gone and made tracks hisself for Madison Depot.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading But Pete did not whisper; the whole truth flashed upon him in a moment, and he answered aloud, with a string of oaths, "The Cap'n has gone and made tracks hisself for Madison Depot.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Pete did not whisper; the whole truth flashed upon him in a moment, and he answered aloud, with a string of oaths, "The Cap'n has gone and made tracks hisself for Madison Depot.
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From this reading But Pete did not whisper; the whole truth flashed upon him in a moment, and he answered aloud, with a string of oaths, "The Cap'n has gone and made tracks hisself for Madison Depot.
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From this reading And he's taken every red cent in the safe along with him, too! the mean, low, dirty scoundrel!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But Pete did not whisper; the whole truth flashed upon him in a moment, and he answered aloud, with a string of oaths, "The Cap'n has gone and made tracks hisself for Madison Depot.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But Pete did not whisper; the whole truth flashed upon him in a moment, and he answered aloud, with a string of oaths, "The Cap'n has gone and made tracks hisself for Madison Depot.
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From this reading And he's taken every red cent in the safe along with him, too! the mean, low, dirty scoundrel!
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What on airth do you suppose is the meaning of this, Pete?"
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He's taken even my silver that he give me a receipt for this very morning!"
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading And he's taken every red cent in the safe along with him, too! the mean, low, dirty scoundrel!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But Pete did not whisper; the whole truth flashed upon him in a moment, and he answered aloud, with a string of oaths, "The Cap'n has gone and made tracks hisself for Madison Depot.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But Pete did not whisper; the whole truth flashed upon him in a moment, and he answered aloud, with a string of oaths, "The Cap'n has gone and made tracks hisself for Madison Depot.
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From this reading He's taken even my silver that he give me a receipt for this very morning!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But Pete did not whisper; the whole truth flashed upon him in a moment, and he answered aloud, with a string of oaths, "The Cap'n has gone and made tracks hisself for Madison Depot.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But Pete did not whisper; the whole truth flashed upon him in a moment, and he answered aloud, with a string of oaths, "The Cap'n has gone and made tracks hisself for Madison Depot.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But Pete did not whisper; the whole truth flashed upon him in a moment, and he answered aloud, with a string of oaths, "The Cap'n has gone and made tracks hisself for Madison Depot.
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From this reading And he's taken every red cent in the safe along with him, too! the mean, low, dirty scoundrel!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But Pete did not whisper; the whole truth flashed upon him in a moment, and he answered aloud, with a string of oaths, "The Cap'n has gone and made tracks hisself for Madison Depot.
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From this reading Hiram whispered hoarsely.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading But Pete did not whisper; the whole truth flashed upon him in a moment, and he answered aloud, with a string of oaths, "The Cap'n has gone and made tracks hisself for Madison Depot.
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From this reading Hiram whispered hoarsely.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But Pete did not whisper; the whole truth flashed upon him in a moment, and he answered aloud, with a string of oaths, "The Cap'n has gone and made tracks hisself for Madison Depot.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What on airth do you suppose is the meaning of this, Pete?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And he's taken every red cent in the safe along with him, too! the mean, low, dirty scoundrel!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But Pete did not whisper; the whole truth flashed upon him in a moment, and he answered aloud, with a string of oaths, "The Cap'n has gone and made tracks hisself for Madison Depot.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But Pete did not whisper; the whole truth flashed upon him in a moment, and he answered aloud, with a string of oaths, "The Cap'n has gone and made tracks hisself for Madison Depot.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He's taken even my silver that he give me a receipt for this very morning!"
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From this reading And he's taken every red cent in the safe along with him, too! the mean, low, dirty scoundrel!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What on airth do you suppose is the meaning of this, Pete?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But Pete did not whisper; the whole truth flashed upon him in a moment, and he answered aloud, with a string of oaths, "The Cap'n has gone and made tracks hisself for Madison Depot.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He's taken even my silver that he give me a receipt for this very morning!"
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He's taken even my silver that he give me a receipt for this very morning!"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But Pete did not whisper; the whole truth flashed upon him in a moment, and he answered aloud, with a string of oaths, "The Cap'n has gone and made tracks hisself for Madison Depot.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But Pete did not whisper; the whole truth flashed upon him in a moment, and he answered aloud, with a string of oaths, "The Cap'n has gone and made tracks hisself for Madison Depot.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "What on airth do you suppose is the meaning of this, Pete?"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "What on airth do you suppose is the meaning of this, Pete?"
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From this reading "What on airth do you suppose is the meaning of this, Pete?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He's taken even my silver that he give me a receipt for this very morning!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And he's taken every red cent in the safe along with him, too! the mean, low, dirty scoundrel!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And he's taken every red cent in the safe along with him, too! the mean, low, dirty scoundrel!
a dishonest or unscrupulous person
From this reading And he's taken every red cent in the safe along with him, too! the mean, low, dirty scoundrel!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He's taken even my silver that he give me a receipt for this very morning!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But Pete did not whisper; the whole truth flashed upon him in a moment, and he answered aloud, with a string of oaths, "The Cap'n has gone and made tracks hisself for Madison Depot.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "What on airth do you suppose is the meaning of this, Pete?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And he's taken every red cent in the safe along with him, too! the mean, low, dirty scoundrel!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He's taken even my silver that he give me a receipt for this very morning!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "What on airth do you suppose is the meaning of this, Pete?"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "What on airth do you suppose is the meaning of this, Pete?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And he's taken every red cent in the safe along with him, too! the mean, low, dirty scoundrel!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But Pete did not whisper; the whole truth flashed upon him in a moment, and he answered aloud, with a string of oaths, "The Cap'n has gone and made tracks hisself for Madison Depot.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But Pete did not whisper; the whole truth flashed upon him in a moment, and he answered aloud, with a string of oaths, "The Cap'n has gone and made tracks hisself for Madison Depot.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But Pete did not whisper; the whole truth flashed upon him in a moment, and he answered aloud, with a string of oaths, "The Cap'n has gone and made tracks hisself for Madison Depot.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He's taken even my silver that he give me a receipt for this very morning!"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What on airth do you suppose is the meaning of this, Pete?"
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From this reading But Pete did not whisper; the whole truth flashed upon him in a moment, and he answered aloud, with a string of oaths, "The Cap'n has gone and made tracks hisself for Madison Depot.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hiram whispered hoarsely.
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From this reading But Pete did not whisper; the whole truth flashed upon him in a moment, and he answered aloud, with a string of oaths, "The Cap'n has gone and made tracks hisself for Madison Depot.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But Pete did not whisper; the whole truth flashed upon him in a moment, and he answered aloud, with a string of oaths, "The Cap'n has gone and made tracks hisself for Madison Depot.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What on airth do you suppose is the meaning of this, Pete?"
