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Author of “Cow Country,” “The Quirt,” Etc. This story appeared in the December 7, 1920 issue of The Popular Magazine.] Tumultuous “Casey” Ryan had driven horses since he could stand on his toes, and as one of Nevada’s last stage-drivers speed was his middle name Wherefore the ubiquitous Ford finally claimed him for its own—and so did The Widow at Lucky Lode Mine. A combination prolific of complications. You will be glad to continue Casey’s acquaintance in future numbers.
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the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “This story appeared in the December 7, 1920 issue of The Popular Magazine.] Tumultuous “Casey” Ryan had driven horses since he could stand on his toes, and as one of Nevada’s last stage-drivers speed was his middle name”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “This story appeared in the December 7, 1920 issue of The Popular Magazine.] Tumultuous “Casey” Ryan had driven horses since he could stand on his toes, and as one of Nevada’s last stage-drivers speed was his middle name”
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Wherefore the ubiquitous Ford finally claimed him for its own—and so did The Widow at Lucky Lode Mine.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “This story appeared in the December 7, 1920 issue of The Popular Magazine.] Tumultuous “Casey” Ryan had driven horses since he could stand on his toes, and as one of Nevada’s last stage-drivers speed was his middle name”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “This story appeared in the December 7, 1920 issue of The Popular Magazine.] Tumultuous “Casey” Ryan had driven horses since he could stand on his toes, and as one of Nevada’s last stage-drivers speed was his middle name”
from a time in the past until now
From this reading “This story appeared in the December 7, 1920 issue of The Popular Magazine.] Tumultuous “Casey” Ryan had driven horses since he could stand on his toes, and as one of Nevada’s last stage-drivers speed was his middle name”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “This story appeared in the December 7, 1920 issue of The Popular Magazine.] Tumultuous “Casey” Ryan had driven horses since he could stand on his toes, and as one of Nevada’s last stage-drivers speed was his middle name”
an old word meaning “why” or “for that reason”
From this reading “Wherefore the ubiquitous Ford finally claimed him for its own—and so did The Widow at Lucky Lode Mine.”
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From this reading This story appeared in the December 7, 1920 issue of The Popular Magazine.] Tumultuous “Casey” Ryan had driven horses since he could stand on his toes, and as one of Nevada’s last stage-drivers speed was his middle name
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From this reading This story appeared in the December 7, 1920 issue of The Popular Magazine.] Tumultuous “Casey” Ryan had driven horses since he could stand on his toes, and as one of Nevada’s last stage-drivers speed was his middle name
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A combination prolific of complications.
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From this reading You will be glad to continue Casey’s acquaintance in future numbers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This story appeared in the December 7, 1920 issue of The Popular Magazine.] Tumultuous “Casey” Ryan had driven horses since he could stand on his toes, and as one of Nevada’s last stage-drivers speed was his middle name
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From this reading This story appeared in the December 7, 1920 issue of The Popular Magazine.] Tumultuous “Casey” Ryan had driven horses since he could stand on his toes, and as one of Nevada’s last stage-drivers speed was his middle name
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This story appeared in the December 7, 1920 issue of The Popular Magazine.] Tumultuous “Casey” Ryan had driven horses since he could stand on his toes, and as one of Nevada’s last stage-drivers speed was his middle name
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Wherefore the ubiquitous Ford finally claimed him for its own—and so did The Widow at Lucky Lode Mine.
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From this reading Author of “Cow Country,” “The Quirt,” Etc.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading You will be glad to continue Casey’s acquaintance in future numbers.
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From this reading This story appeared in the December 7, 1920 issue of The Popular Magazine.] Tumultuous “Casey” Ryan had driven horses since he could stand on his toes, and as one of Nevada’s last stage-drivers speed was his middle name
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From this reading You will be glad to continue Casey’s acquaintance in future numbers.
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From this reading Wherefore the ubiquitous Ford finally claimed him for its own—and so did The Widow at Lucky Lode Mine.
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From this reading A combination prolific of complications.
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From this reading A combination prolific of complications.
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From this reading You will be glad to continue Casey’s acquaintance in future numbers.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading This story appeared in the December 7, 1920 issue of The Popular Magazine.] Tumultuous “Casey” Ryan had driven horses since he could stand on his toes, and as one of Nevada’s last stage-drivers speed was his middle name
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From this reading Author of “Cow Country,” “The Quirt,” Etc.
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From this reading Author of “Cow Country,” “The Quirt,” Etc.
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From this reading This story appeared in the December 7, 1920 issue of The Popular Magazine.] Tumultuous “Casey” Ryan had driven horses since he could stand on his toes, and as one of Nevada’s last stage-drivers speed was his middle name
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Wherefore the ubiquitous Ford finally claimed him for its own—and so did The Widow at Lucky Lode Mine.
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From this reading This story appeared in the December 7, 1920 issue of The Popular Magazine.] Tumultuous “Casey” Ryan had driven horses since he could stand on his toes, and as one of Nevada’s last stage-drivers speed was his middle name
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From this reading Author of “Cow Country,” “The Quirt,” Etc.
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From this reading Wherefore the ubiquitous Ford finally claimed him for its own—and so did The Widow at Lucky Lode Mine.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Wherefore the ubiquitous Ford finally claimed him for its own—and so did The Widow at Lucky Lode Mine.
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From this reading Wherefore the ubiquitous Ford finally claimed him for its own—and so did The Widow at Lucky Lode Mine.
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From this reading You will be glad to continue Casey’s acquaintance in future numbers.
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From this reading You will be glad to continue Casey’s acquaintance in future numbers.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This story appeared in the December 7, 1920 issue of The Popular Magazine.] Tumultuous “Casey” Ryan had driven horses since he could stand on his toes, and as one of Nevada’s last stage-drivers speed was his middle name
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This story appeared in the December 7, 1920 issue of The Popular Magazine.] Tumultuous “Casey” Ryan had driven horses since he could stand on his toes, and as one of Nevada’s last stage-drivers speed was his middle name
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Wherefore the ubiquitous Ford finally claimed him for its own—and so did The Widow at Lucky Lode Mine.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This story appeared in the December 7, 1920 issue of The Popular Magazine.] Tumultuous “Casey” Ryan had driven horses since he could stand on his toes, and as one of Nevada’s last stage-drivers speed was his middle name
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From this reading This story appeared in the December 7, 1920 issue of The Popular Magazine.] Tumultuous “Casey” Ryan had driven horses since he could stand on his toes, and as one of Nevada’s last stage-drivers speed was his middle name
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This story appeared in the December 7, 1920 issue of The Popular Magazine.] Tumultuous “Casey” Ryan had driven horses since he could stand on his toes, and as one of Nevada’s last stage-drivers speed was his middle name
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From this reading This story appeared in the December 7, 1920 issue of The Popular Magazine.] Tumultuous “Casey” Ryan had driven horses since he could stand on his toes, and as one of Nevada’s last stage-drivers speed was his middle name
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Wherefore the ubiquitous Ford finally claimed him for its own—and so did The Widow at Lucky Lode Mine.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading This story appeared in the December 7, 1920 issue of The Popular Magazine.] Tumultuous “Casey” Ryan had driven horses since he could stand on his toes, and as one of Nevada’s last stage-drivers speed was his middle name
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From this reading Wherefore the ubiquitous Ford finally claimed him for its own—and so did The Widow at Lucky Lode Mine.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Wherefore the ubiquitous Ford finally claimed him for its own—and so did The Widow at Lucky Lode Mine.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This story appeared in the December 7, 1920 issue of The Popular Magazine.] Tumultuous “Casey” Ryan had driven horses since he could stand on his toes, and as one of Nevada’s last stage-drivers speed was his middle name
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From this reading This story appeared in the December 7, 1920 issue of The Popular Magazine.] Tumultuous “Casey” Ryan had driven horses since he could stand on his toes, and as one of Nevada’s last stage-drivers speed was his middle name
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Wherefore the ubiquitous Ford finally claimed him for its own—and so did The Widow at Lucky Lode Mine.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading This story appeared in the December 7, 1920 issue of The Popular Magazine.] Tumultuous “Casey” Ryan had driven horses since he could stand on his toes, and as one of Nevada’s last stage-drivers speed was his middle name
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This story appeared in the December 7, 1920 issue of The Popular Magazine.] Tumultuous “Casey” Ryan had driven horses since he could stand on his toes, and as one of Nevada’s last stage-drivers speed was his middle name
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From this reading You will be glad to continue Casey’s acquaintance in future numbers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Author of “Cow Country,” “The Quirt,” Etc.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This story appeared in the December 7, 1920 issue of The Popular Magazine.] Tumultuous “Casey” Ryan had driven horses since he could stand on his toes, and as one of Nevada’s last stage-drivers speed was his middle name
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This story appeared in the December 7, 1920 issue of The Popular Magazine.] Tumultuous “Casey” Ryan had driven horses since he could stand on his toes, and as one of Nevada’s last stage-drivers speed was his middle name
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From this reading Wherefore the ubiquitous Ford finally claimed him for its own—and so did The Widow at Lucky Lode Mine.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This story appeared in the December 7, 1920 issue of The Popular Magazine.] Tumultuous “Casey” Ryan had driven horses since he could stand on his toes, and as one of Nevada’s last stage-drivers speed was his middle name
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From this reading A combination prolific of complications.
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From this reading Author of “Cow Country,” “The Quirt,” Etc.
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From this reading This story appeared in the December 7, 1920 issue of The Popular Magazine.] Tumultuous “Casey” Ryan had driven horses since he could stand on his toes, and as one of Nevada’s last stage-drivers speed was his middle name
from a time in the past until now
From this reading This story appeared in the December 7, 1920 issue of The Popular Magazine.] Tumultuous “Casey” Ryan had driven horses since he could stand on his toes, and as one of Nevada’s last stage-drivers speed was his middle name
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Wherefore the ubiquitous Ford finally claimed him for its own—and so did The Widow at Lucky Lode Mine.
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From this reading This story appeared in the December 7, 1920 issue of The Popular Magazine.] Tumultuous “Casey” Ryan had driven horses since he could stand on his toes, and as one of Nevada’s last stage-drivers speed was his middle name
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From this reading This story appeared in the December 7, 1920 issue of The Popular Magazine.] Tumultuous “Casey” Ryan had driven horses since he could stand on his toes, and as one of Nevada’s last stage-drivers speed was his middle name
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From this reading This story appeared in the December 7, 1920 issue of The Popular Magazine.] Tumultuous “Casey” Ryan had driven horses since he could stand on his toes, and as one of Nevada’s last stage-drivers speed was his middle name
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This story appeared in the December 7, 1920 issue of The Popular Magazine.] Tumultuous “Casey” Ryan had driven horses since he could stand on his toes, and as one of Nevada’s last stage-drivers speed was his middle name
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Author of “Cow Country,” “The Quirt,” Etc.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This story appeared in the December 7, 1920 issue of The Popular Magazine.] Tumultuous “Casey” Ryan had driven horses since he could stand on his toes, and as one of Nevada’s last stage-drivers speed was his middle name
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You will be glad to continue Casey’s acquaintance in future numbers.
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From this reading This story appeared in the December 7, 1920 issue of The Popular Magazine.] Tumultuous “Casey” Ryan had driven horses since he could stand on his toes, and as one of Nevada’s last stage-drivers speed was his middle name
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This story appeared in the December 7, 1920 issue of The Popular Magazine.] Tumultuous “Casey” Ryan had driven horses since he could stand on his toes, and as one of Nevada’s last stage-drivers speed was his middle name
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From this reading Wherefore the ubiquitous Ford finally claimed him for its own—and so did The Widow at Lucky Lode Mine.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This story appeared in the December 7, 1920 issue of The Popular Magazine.] Tumultuous “Casey” Ryan had driven horses since he could stand on his toes, and as one of Nevada’s last stage-drivers speed was his middle name
an old word meaning “why” or “for that reason”
From this reading Wherefore the ubiquitous Ford finally claimed him for its own—and so did The Widow at Lucky Lode Mine.
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From this reading Wherefore the ubiquitous Ford finally claimed him for its own—and so did The Widow at Lucky Lode Mine.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading You will be glad to continue Casey’s acquaintance in future numbers.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You will be glad to continue Casey’s acquaintance in future numbers.
