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Chapter XXII
A DUEL Juba, setting candles upon a table in Haward’s bedroom, chanced to spill melted wax upon his master’s hand, outstretched on the board. “Damn you!” cried Haward, moved by sudden and uncontrollable irritation. “Look what you are doing, sirrah!” The negro gave a start of genuine surprise. Haward could punish,--Juba had more than once felt the weight of his master’s cane,--but justice had always been meted out with an equable voice and a fine impassivity of countenance.
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the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Haward could punish,--Juba had more than once felt the weight of his master’s cane,--but justice had always been meted out with an equable voice and a fine impassivity of countenance.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “Haward could punish,--Juba had more than once felt the weight of his master’s cane,--but justice had always been meted out with an equable voice and a fine impassivity of countenance.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Damn you!” cried Haward, moved by sudden and uncontrollable irritation.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Haward could punish,--Juba had more than once felt the weight of his master’s cane,--but justice had always been meted out with an equable voice and a fine impassivity of countenance.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A DUEL Juba, setting candles upon a table in Haward’s bedroom, chanced to spill melted wax upon his master’s hand, outstretched on the board.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Look what you are doing, sirrah!””
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Haward could punish,--Juba had more than once felt the weight of his master’s cane,--but justice had always been meted out with an equable voice and a fine impassivity of countenance.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The negro gave a start of genuine surprise.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Damn you!” cried Haward, moved by sudden and uncontrollable irritation.”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “A DUEL Juba, setting candles upon a table in Haward’s bedroom, chanced to spill melted wax upon his master’s hand, outstretched on the board.”
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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 A DUEL Juba, setting candles upon a table in Haward’s bedroom, chanced to spill melted wax upon his master’s hand, outstretched on the board.
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From this reading Haward could punish,--Juba had more than once felt the weight of his master’s cane,--but justice had always been meted out with an equable voice and a fine impassivity of countenance.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Haward could punish,--Juba had more than once felt the weight of his master’s cane,--but justice had always been meted out with an equable voice and a fine impassivity of countenance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Damn you!” cried Haward, moved by sudden and uncontrollable irritation.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Look what you are doing, sirrah!”
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From this reading A DUEL Juba, setting candles upon a table in Haward’s bedroom, chanced to spill melted wax upon his master’s hand, outstretched on the board.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Haward could punish,--Juba had more than once felt the weight of his master’s cane,--but justice had always been meted out with an equable voice and a fine impassivity of countenance.
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From this reading A DUEL Juba, setting candles upon a table in Haward’s bedroom, chanced to spill melted wax upon his master’s hand, outstretched on the board.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Haward could punish,--Juba had more than once felt the weight of his master’s cane,--but justice had always been meted out with an equable voice and a fine impassivity of countenance.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “Damn you!” cried Haward, moved by sudden and uncontrollable irritation.
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From this reading A DUEL Juba, setting candles upon a table in Haward’s bedroom, chanced to spill melted wax upon his master’s hand, outstretched on the board.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Haward could punish,--Juba had more than once felt the weight of his master’s cane,--but justice had always been meted out with an equable voice and a fine impassivity of countenance.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A DUEL Juba, setting candles upon a table in Haward’s bedroom, chanced to spill melted wax upon his master’s hand, outstretched on the board.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Haward could punish,--Juba had more than once felt the weight of his master’s cane,--but justice had always been meted out with an equable voice and a fine impassivity of countenance.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Haward could punish,--Juba had more than once felt the weight of his master’s cane,--but justice had always been meted out with an equable voice and a fine impassivity of countenance.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Damn you!” cried Haward, moved by sudden and uncontrollable irritation.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Damn you!” cried Haward, moved by sudden and uncontrollable irritation.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Look what you are doing, sirrah!”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A DUEL Juba, setting candles upon a table in Haward’s bedroom, chanced to spill melted wax upon his master’s hand, outstretched on the board.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Haward could punish,--Juba had more than once felt the weight of his master’s cane,--but justice had always been meted out with an equable voice and a fine impassivity of countenance.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Haward could punish,--Juba had more than once felt the weight of his master’s cane,--but justice had always been meted out with an equable voice and a fine impassivity of countenance.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Haward could punish,--Juba had more than once felt the weight of his master’s cane,--but justice had always been meted out with an equable voice and a fine impassivity of countenance.
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From this reading The negro gave a start of genuine surprise.
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From this reading The negro gave a start of genuine surprise.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Haward could punish,--Juba had more than once felt the weight of his master’s cane,--but justice had always been meted out with an equable voice and a fine impassivity of countenance.
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From this reading A DUEL Juba, setting candles upon a table in Haward’s bedroom, chanced to spill melted wax upon his master’s hand, outstretched on the board.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Damn you!” cried Haward, moved by sudden and uncontrollable irritation.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A DUEL Juba, setting candles upon a table in Haward’s bedroom, chanced to spill melted wax upon his master’s hand, outstretched on the board.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A DUEL Juba, setting candles upon a table in Haward’s bedroom, chanced to spill melted wax upon his master’s hand, outstretched on the board.
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From this reading Haward could punish,--Juba had more than once felt the weight of his master’s cane,--but justice had always been meted out with an equable voice and a fine impassivity of countenance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A DUEL Juba, setting candles upon a table in Haward’s bedroom, chanced to spill melted wax upon his master’s hand, outstretched on the board.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Damn you!” cried Haward, moved by sudden and uncontrollable irritation.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A DUEL Juba, setting candles upon a table in Haward’s bedroom, chanced to spill melted wax upon his master’s hand, outstretched on the board.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Haward could punish,--Juba had more than once felt the weight of his master’s cane,--but justice had always been meted out with an equable voice and a fine impassivity of countenance.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Look what you are doing, sirrah!”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A DUEL Juba, setting candles upon a table in Haward’s bedroom, chanced to spill melted wax upon his master’s hand, outstretched on the board.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A DUEL Juba, setting candles upon a table in Haward’s bedroom, chanced to spill melted wax upon his master’s hand, outstretched on the board.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Haward could punish,--Juba had more than once felt the weight of his master’s cane,--but justice had always been meted out with an equable voice and a fine impassivity of countenance.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Haward could punish,--Juba had more than once felt the weight of his master’s cane,--but justice had always been meted out with an equable voice and a fine impassivity of countenance.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Damn you!” cried Haward, moved by sudden and uncontrollable irritation.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The negro gave a start of genuine surprise.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The negro gave a start of genuine surprise.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A DUEL Juba, setting candles upon a table in Haward’s bedroom, chanced to spill melted wax upon his master’s hand, outstretched on the board.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Haward could punish,--Juba had more than once felt the weight of his master’s cane,--but justice had always been meted out with an equable voice and a fine impassivity of countenance.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Haward could punish,--Juba had more than once felt the weight of his master’s cane,--but justice had always been meted out with an equable voice and a fine impassivity of countenance.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A DUEL Juba, setting candles upon a table in Haward’s bedroom, chanced to spill melted wax upon his master’s hand, outstretched on the board.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Haward could punish,--Juba had more than once felt the weight of his master’s cane,--but justice had always been meted out with an equable voice and a fine impassivity of countenance.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A DUEL Juba, setting candles upon a table in Haward’s bedroom, chanced to spill melted wax upon his master’s hand, outstretched on the board.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Look what you are doing, sirrah!”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A DUEL Juba, setting candles upon a table in Haward’s bedroom, chanced to spill melted wax upon his master’s hand, outstretched on the board.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The negro gave a start of genuine surprise.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Damn you!” cried Haward, moved by sudden and uncontrollable irritation.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The negro gave a start of genuine surprise.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A DUEL Juba, setting candles upon a table in Haward’s bedroom, chanced to spill melted wax upon his master’s hand, outstretched on the board.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Haward could punish,--Juba had more than once felt the weight of his master’s cane,--but justice had always been meted out with an equable voice and a fine impassivity of countenance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DUEL Juba, setting candles upon a table in Haward’s bedroom, chanced to spill melted wax upon his master’s hand, outstretched on the board.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A DUEL Juba, setting candles upon a table in Haward’s bedroom, chanced to spill melted wax upon his master’s hand, outstretched on the board.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Damn you!” cried Haward, moved by sudden and uncontrollable irritation.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A DUEL Juba, setting candles upon a table in Haward’s bedroom, chanced to spill melted wax upon his master’s hand, outstretched on the board.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Haward could punish,--Juba had more than once felt the weight of his master’s cane,--but justice had always been meted out with an equable voice and a fine impassivity of countenance.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A DUEL Juba, setting candles upon a table in Haward’s bedroom, chanced to spill melted wax upon his master’s hand, outstretched on the board.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Haward could punish,--Juba had more than once felt the weight of his master’s cane,--but justice had always been meted out with an equable voice and a fine impassivity of countenance.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Look what you are doing, sirrah!”
in the company of; together with
From this reading Haward could punish,--Juba had more than once felt the weight of his master’s cane,--but justice had always been meted out with an equable voice and a fine impassivity of countenance.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Damn you!” cried Haward, moved by sudden and uncontrollable irritation.
