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Chapter XVIII
“Poor papa is deaded,” said Jack to Boo on his return to town; in the tenderness of his heart he was beginning to forget the dead man’s pinches and to pity his retirement from the world. “I know; and I do hate black so,” said Boo twitching wrathfully at her frock. “I’m ’fraid he must be so dull in heaven,” said Jack seriously. “I don’t think they let them race, or bet, or do anything amusin’ there.” He wasn’t sure, but he thought he had heard so.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.
any thing at all
From this reading ““I don’t think they let them race, or bet, or do anything amusin’ there.””
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading ““Poor papa is deaded,” said Jack to Boo on his return to town; in the tenderness of his heart he was beginning to forget the dead man’s pinches and to pity his retirement from the world.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Poor papa is deaded,” said Jack to Boo on his return to town; in the tenderness of his heart he was beginning to forget the dead man’s pinches and to pity his retirement from the world.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““I know; and I do hate black so,” said Boo twitching wrathfully at her frock.”
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading ““I don’t think they let them race, or bet, or do anything amusin’ there.””
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading ““I’m ’fraid he must be so dull in heaven,” said Jack seriously.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Poor papa is deaded,” said Jack to Boo on his return to town; in the tenderness of his heart he was beginning to forget the dead man’s pinches and to pity his retirement from the world.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He wasn’t sure, but he thought he had heard so.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““I don’t think they let them race, or bet, or do anything amusin’ there.””
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He wasn’t sure, but he thought he had heard so.”
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From this reading “I don’t think they let them race, or bet, or do anything amusin’ there.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Poor papa is deaded,” said Jack to Boo on his return to town; in the tenderness of his heart he was beginning to forget the dead man’s pinches and to pity his retirement from the world.
any thing at all
From this reading “I don’t think they let them race, or bet, or do anything amusin’ there.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “I know; and I do hate black so,” said Boo twitching wrathfully at her frock.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “I’m ’fraid he must be so dull in heaven,” said Jack seriously.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Poor papa is deaded,” said Jack to Boo on his return to town; in the tenderness of his heart he was beginning to forget the dead man’s pinches and to pity his retirement from the world.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I don’t think they let them race, or bet, or do anything amusin’ there.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I know; and I do hate black so,” said Boo twitching wrathfully at her frock.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Poor papa is deaded,” said Jack to Boo on his return to town; in the tenderness of his heart he was beginning to forget the dead man’s pinches and to pity his retirement from the world.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He wasn’t sure, but he thought he had heard so.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Poor papa is deaded,” said Jack to Boo on his return to town; in the tenderness of his heart he was beginning to forget the dead man’s pinches and to pity his retirement from the world.
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From this reading “Poor papa is deaded,” said Jack to Boo on his return to town; in the tenderness of his heart he was beginning to forget the dead man’s pinches and to pity his retirement from the world.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “I know; and I do hate black so,” said Boo twitching wrathfully at her frock.
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From this reading “I don’t think they let them race, or bet, or do anything amusin’ there.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I’m ’fraid he must be so dull in heaven,” said Jack seriously.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Poor papa is deaded,” said Jack to Boo on his return to town; in the tenderness of his heart he was beginning to forget the dead man’s pinches and to pity his retirement from the world.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I’m ’fraid he must be so dull in heaven,” said Jack seriously.
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From this reading “I know; and I do hate black so,” said Boo twitching wrathfully at her frock.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “Poor papa is deaded,” said Jack to Boo on his return to town; in the tenderness of his heart he was beginning to forget the dead man’s pinches and to pity his retirement from the world.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He wasn’t sure, but he thought he had heard so.
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From this reading “I know; and I do hate black so,” said Boo twitching wrathfully at her frock.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Poor papa is deaded,” said Jack to Boo on his return to town; in the tenderness of his heart he was beginning to forget the dead man’s pinches and to pity his retirement from the world.
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From this reading He wasn’t sure, but he thought he had heard so.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Poor papa is deaded,” said Jack to Boo on his return to town; in the tenderness of his heart he was beginning to forget the dead man’s pinches and to pity his retirement from the world.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I’m ’fraid he must be so dull in heaven,” said Jack seriously.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “I know; and I do hate black so,” said Boo twitching wrathfully at her frock.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Poor papa is deaded,” said Jack to Boo on his return to town; in the tenderness of his heart he was beginning to forget the dead man’s pinches and to pity his retirement from the world.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I know; and I do hate black so,” said Boo twitching wrathfully at her frock.
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From this reading “I’m ’fraid he must be so dull in heaven,” said Jack seriously.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Poor papa is deaded,” said Jack to Boo on his return to town; in the tenderness of his heart he was beginning to forget the dead man’s pinches and to pity his retirement from the world.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Poor papa is deaded,” said Jack to Boo on his return to town; in the tenderness of his heart he was beginning to forget the dead man’s pinches and to pity his retirement from the world.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Poor papa is deaded,” said Jack to Boo on his return to town; in the tenderness of his heart he was beginning to forget the dead man’s pinches and to pity his retirement from the world.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I know; and I do hate black so,” said Boo twitching wrathfully at her frock.
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “I don’t think they let them race, or bet, or do anything amusin’ there.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Poor papa is deaded,” said Jack to Boo on his return to town; in the tenderness of his heart he was beginning to forget the dead man’s pinches and to pity his retirement from the world.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “I’m ’fraid he must be so dull in heaven,” said Jack seriously.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Poor papa is deaded,” said Jack to Boo on his return to town; in the tenderness of his heart he was beginning to forget the dead man’s pinches and to pity his retirement from the world.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Poor papa is deaded,” said Jack to Boo on his return to town; in the tenderness of his heart he was beginning to forget the dead man’s pinches and to pity his retirement from the world.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “I don’t think they let them race, or bet, or do anything amusin’ there.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Poor papa is deaded,” said Jack to Boo on his return to town; in the tenderness of his heart he was beginning to forget the dead man’s pinches and to pity his retirement from the world.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Poor papa is deaded,” said Jack to Boo on his return to town; in the tenderness of his heart he was beginning to forget the dead man’s pinches and to pity his retirement from the world.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Poor papa is deaded,” said Jack to Boo on his return to town; in the tenderness of his heart he was beginning to forget the dead man’s pinches and to pity his retirement from the world.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Poor papa is deaded,” said Jack to Boo on his return to town; in the tenderness of his heart he was beginning to forget the dead man’s pinches and to pity his retirement from the world.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I don’t think they let them race, or bet, or do anything amusin’ there.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Poor papa is deaded,” said Jack to Boo on his return to town; in the tenderness of his heart he was beginning to forget the dead man’s pinches and to pity his retirement from the world.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Poor papa is deaded,” said Jack to Boo on his return to town; in the tenderness of his heart he was beginning to forget the dead man’s pinches and to pity his retirement from the world.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Poor papa is deaded,” said Jack to Boo on his return to town; in the tenderness of his heart he was beginning to forget the dead man’s pinches and to pity his retirement from the world.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I’m ’fraid he must be so dull in heaven,” said Jack seriously.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “I know; and I do hate black so,” said Boo twitching wrathfully at her frock.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He wasn’t sure, but he thought he had heard so.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Poor papa is deaded,” said Jack to Boo on his return to town; in the tenderness of his heart he was beginning to forget the dead man’s pinches and to pity his retirement from the world.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Poor papa is deaded,” said Jack to Boo on his return to town; in the tenderness of his heart he was beginning to forget the dead man’s pinches and to pity his retirement from the world.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “I don’t think they let them race, or bet, or do anything amusin’ there.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I don’t think they let them race, or bet, or do anything amusin’ there.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I don’t think they let them race, or bet, or do anything amusin’ there.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I don’t think they let them race, or bet, or do anything amusin’ there.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He wasn’t sure, but he thought he had heard so.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Poor papa is deaded,” said Jack to Boo on his return to town; in the tenderness of his heart he was beginning to forget the dead man’s pinches and to pity his retirement from the world.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Poor papa is deaded,” said Jack to Boo on his return to town; in the tenderness of his heart he was beginning to forget the dead man’s pinches and to pity his retirement from the world.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I know; and I do hate black so,” said Boo twitching wrathfully at her frock.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Poor papa is deaded,” said Jack to Boo on his return to town; in the tenderness of his heart he was beginning to forget the dead man’s pinches and to pity his retirement from the world.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He wasn’t sure, but he thought he had heard so.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Poor papa is deaded,” said Jack to Boo on his return to town; in the tenderness of his heart he was beginning to forget the dead man’s pinches and to pity his retirement from the world.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I know; and I do hate black so,” said Boo twitching wrathfully at her frock.
