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1  So he played with him every time he got a chance.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer By Mark Twain
ContextHighlight   In CHAPTER V
2  I'll take the chances on dropping into this town just once more, for a look.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer By Mark Twain
ContextHighlight   In CHAPTER XVI
3  He began to hate himself for throwing away the chance Becky had offered for a reconciliation.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer By Mark Twain
ContextHighlight   In CHAPTER XVIII
4  However, it seemed well worth while to chance it, so he fell to groaning with considerable spirit.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer By Mark Twain
ContextHighlight   In CHAPTER V
5  There was not an urchin in school but was perishing to have a glimpse of it, but the chance never came.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer By Mark Twain
ContextHighlight   In CHAPTER XX
6  I feel as if something's behind me all the time; and I'm afeard to turn around, becuz maybe there's others in front a-waiting for a chance.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer By Mark Twain
ContextHighlight   In CHAPTER XXV
7  There was only one thing wanting to make Mr. Walters' ecstasy complete, and that was a chance to deliver a Bible-prize and exhibit a prodigy.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer By Mark Twain
ContextHighlight   In CHAPTER IV
8  And mind you, keep a lookout for Injun Joe, because he said he was going to drop into town and spy around once more for a chance to get his revenge.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer By Mark Twain
ContextHighlight   In CHAPTER XXVII
9  They resolved to keep a lookout for that Spaniard when he should come to town spying out for chances to do his revengeful job, and follow him to "Number Two," wherever that might be.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer By Mark Twain
ContextHighlight   In CHAPTER XVI
10  Tom soon found himself tormented with a desire to drink and swear; the desire grew to be so intense that nothing but the hope of a chance to display himself in his red sash kept him from withdrawing from the order.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer By Mark Twain
ContextHighlight   In CHAPTER XXII