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Chapter XXII
"My good gentlemen, I'll pray God for you," replied Courte-Joie, in his nasal whine, which formed the treble to his partner's bass. "That will do no harm," said the corporal,--"no, certainly, there's no harm in that; but it isn't enough. Come, haven't you anything funny in your sack?" "How do you mean?" asked Courte-Joie, assuming ignorance. "I mean, villanous old black-birds that you are, you must be able to whistle an air or two; in which case, let's have the music first.
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any thing at all
From this reading “Come, haven't you anything funny in your sack?"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"How do you mean?" asked Courte-Joie, assuming ignorance.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Come, haven't you anything funny in your sack?"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I mean, villanous old black-birds that you are, you must be able to whistle an air or two; in which case, let's have the music first.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"My good gentlemen, I'll pray God for you," replied Courte-Joie, in his nasal whine, which formed the treble to his partner's bass.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"My good gentlemen, I'll pray God for you," replied Courte-Joie, in his nasal whine, which formed the treble to his partner's bass.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “"I mean, villanous old black-birds that you are, you must be able to whistle an air or two; in which case, let's have the music first.”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “"I mean, villanous old black-birds that you are, you must be able to whistle an air or two; in which case, let's have the music first.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"My good gentlemen, I'll pray God for you," replied Courte-Joie, in his nasal whine, which formed the treble to his partner's bass.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"I mean, villanous old black-birds that you are, you must be able to whistle an air or two; in which case, let's have the music first.”
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From this reading "I mean, villanous old black-birds that you are, you must be able to whistle an air or two; in which case, let's have the music first.
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From this reading "I mean, villanous old black-birds that you are, you must be able to whistle an air or two; in which case, let's have the music first.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I mean, villanous old black-birds that you are, you must be able to whistle an air or two; in which case, let's have the music first.
any thing at all
From this reading Come, haven't you anything funny in your sack?"
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I mean, villanous old black-birds that you are, you must be able to whistle an air or two; in which case, let's have the music first.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "How do you mean?" asked Courte-Joie, assuming ignorance.
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From this reading "How do you mean?" asked Courte-Joie, assuming ignorance.
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From this reading "My good gentlemen, I'll pray God for you," replied Courte-Joie, in his nasal whine, which formed the treble to his partner's bass.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I mean, villanous old black-birds that you are, you must be able to whistle an air or two; in which case, let's have the music first.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I mean, villanous old black-birds that you are, you must be able to whistle an air or two; in which case, let's have the music first.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "That will do no harm," said the corporal,--"no, certainly, there's no harm in that; but it isn't enough.
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From this reading "I mean, villanous old black-birds that you are, you must be able to whistle an air or two; in which case, let's have the music first.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That will do no harm," said the corporal,--"no, certainly, there's no harm in that; but it isn't enough.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Come, haven't you anything funny in your sack?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That will do no harm," said the corporal,--"no, certainly, there's no harm in that; but it isn't enough.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "My good gentlemen, I'll pray God for you," replied Courte-Joie, in his nasal whine, which formed the treble to his partner's bass.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "That will do no harm," said the corporal,--"no, certainly, there's no harm in that; but it isn't enough.
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From this reading "That will do no harm," said the corporal,--"no, certainly, there's no harm in that; but it isn't enough.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I mean, villanous old black-birds that you are, you must be able to whistle an air or two; in which case, let's have the music first.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "My good gentlemen, I'll pray God for you," replied Courte-Joie, in his nasal whine, which formed the treble to his partner's bass.
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From this reading "My good gentlemen, I'll pray God for you," replied Courte-Joie, in his nasal whine, which formed the treble to his partner's bass.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Come, haven't you anything funny in your sack?"
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "My good gentlemen, I'll pray God for you," replied Courte-Joie, in his nasal whine, which formed the treble to his partner's bass.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "My good gentlemen, I'll pray God for you," replied Courte-Joie, in his nasal whine, which formed the treble to his partner's bass.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "My good gentlemen, I'll pray God for you," replied Courte-Joie, in his nasal whine, which formed the treble to his partner's bass.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That will do no harm," said the corporal,--"no, certainly, there's no harm in that; but it isn't enough.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I mean, villanous old black-birds that you are, you must be able to whistle an air or two; in which case, let's have the music first.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Come, haven't you anything funny in your sack?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "My good gentlemen, I'll pray God for you," replied Courte-Joie, in his nasal whine, which formed the treble to his partner's bass.
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From this reading "How do you mean?" asked Courte-Joie, assuming ignorance.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I mean, villanous old black-birds that you are, you must be able to whistle an air or two; in which case, let's have the music first.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "My good gentlemen, I'll pray God for you," replied Courte-Joie, in his nasal whine, which formed the treble to his partner's bass.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How do you mean?" asked Courte-Joie, assuming ignorance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "My good gentlemen, I'll pray God for you," replied Courte-Joie, in his nasal whine, which formed the treble to his partner's bass.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That will do no harm," said the corporal,--"no, certainly, there's no harm in that; but it isn't enough.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "That will do no harm," said the corporal,--"no, certainly, there's no harm in that; but it isn't enough.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I mean, villanous old black-birds that you are, you must be able to whistle an air or two; in which case, let's have the music first.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How do you mean?" asked Courte-Joie, assuming ignorance.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I mean, villanous old black-birds that you are, you must be able to whistle an air or two; in which case, let's have the music first.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "I mean, villanous old black-birds that you are, you must be able to whistle an air or two; in which case, let's have the music first.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My good gentlemen, I'll pray God for you," replied Courte-Joie, in his nasal whine, which formed the treble to his partner's bass.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "My good gentlemen, I'll pray God for you," replied Courte-Joie, in his nasal whine, which formed the treble to his partner's bass.
not any; not one
From this reading "That will do no harm," said the corporal,--"no, certainly, there's no harm in that; but it isn't enough.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I mean, villanous old black-birds that you are, you must be able to whistle an air or two; in which case, let's have the music first.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I mean, villanous old black-birds that you are, you must be able to whistle an air or two; in which case, let's have the music first.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "My good gentlemen, I'll pray God for you," replied Courte-Joie, in his nasal whine, which formed the treble to his partner's bass.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "My good gentlemen, I'll pray God for you," replied Courte-Joie, in his nasal whine, which formed the treble to his partner's bass.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "My good gentlemen, I'll pray God for you," replied Courte-Joie, in his nasal whine, which formed the treble to his partner's bass.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Come, haven't you anything funny in your sack?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That will do no harm," said the corporal,--"no, certainly, there's no harm in that; but it isn't enough.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That will do no harm," said the corporal,--"no, certainly, there's no harm in that; but it isn't enough.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "My good gentlemen, I'll pray God for you," replied Courte-Joie, in his nasal whine, which formed the treble to his partner's bass.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That will do no harm," said the corporal,--"no, certainly, there's no harm in that; but it isn't enough.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "My good gentlemen, I'll pray God for you," replied Courte-Joie, in his nasal whine, which formed the treble to his partner's bass.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "My good gentlemen, I'll pray God for you," replied Courte-Joie, in his nasal whine, which formed the treble to his partner's bass.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I mean, villanous old black-birds that you are, you must be able to whistle an air or two; in which case, let's have the music first.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I mean, villanous old black-birds that you are, you must be able to whistle an air or two; in which case, let's have the music first.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "My good gentlemen, I'll pray God for you," replied Courte-Joie, in his nasal whine, which formed the treble to his partner's bass.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "My good gentlemen, I'll pray God for you," replied Courte-Joie, in his nasal whine, which formed the treble to his partner's bass.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "I mean, villanous old black-birds that you are, you must be able to whistle an air or two; in which case, let's have the music first.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "That will do no harm," said the corporal,--"no, certainly, there's no harm in that; but it isn't enough.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "My good gentlemen, I'll pray God for you," replied Courte-Joie, in his nasal whine, which formed the treble to his partner's bass.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Come, haven't you anything funny in your sack?"
