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Chapter IX
"The slave driver weeps for lack of help and the pay is high. You will be welcome. When the sun makes its shortest shadow tomorrow you will sign papers for the voyage." This penetrated to Archie's consciousness as assurance that he and the Governor would find employment on Eliphalet's farm, where Edith Congdon was being concealed from her mother, and that the most fortunate time to apply for employment was at noon the next day. "The lamb must be carried to more northern pastures.
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the -ing form of “be”
From this reading “This penetrated to Archie's consciousness as assurance that he and the Governor would find employment on Eliphalet's farm, where Edith Congdon was being concealed from her mother, and that the most fortunate time to apply for employment was at noon the next day.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"The slave driver weeps for lack of help and the pay is high.”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “"The lamb must be carried to more northern pastures.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “This penetrated to Archie's consciousness as assurance that he and the Governor would find employment on Eliphalet's farm, where Edith Congdon was being concealed from her mother, and that the most fortunate time to apply for employment was at noon the next day.”
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading “When the sun makes its shortest shadow tomorrow you will sign papers for the voyage."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “This penetrated to Archie's consciousness as assurance that he and the Governor would find employment on Eliphalet's farm, where Edith Congdon was being concealed from her mother, and that the most fortunate time to apply for employment was at noon the next day.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “This penetrated to Archie's consciousness as assurance that he and the Governor would find employment on Eliphalet's farm, where Edith Congdon was being concealed from her mother, and that the most fortunate time to apply for employment was at noon the next day.”
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "The slave driver weeps for lack of help and the pay is high.
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From this reading This penetrated to Archie's consciousness as assurance that he and the Governor would find employment on Eliphalet's farm, where Edith Congdon was being concealed from her mother, and that the most fortunate time to apply for employment was at noon the next day.
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From this reading This penetrated to Archie's consciousness as assurance that he and the Governor would find employment on Eliphalet's farm, where Edith Congdon was being concealed from her mother, and that the most fortunate time to apply for employment was at noon the next day.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This penetrated to Archie's consciousness as assurance that he and the Governor would find employment on Eliphalet's farm, where Edith Congdon was being concealed from her mother, and that the most fortunate time to apply for employment was at noon the next day.
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From this reading This penetrated to Archie's consciousness as assurance that he and the Governor would find employment on Eliphalet's farm, where Edith Congdon was being concealed from her mother, and that the most fortunate time to apply for employment was at noon the next day.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This penetrated to Archie's consciousness as assurance that he and the Governor would find employment on Eliphalet's farm, where Edith Congdon was being concealed from her mother, and that the most fortunate time to apply for employment was at noon the next day.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading You will be welcome.
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading This penetrated to Archie's consciousness as assurance that he and the Governor would find employment on Eliphalet's farm, where Edith Congdon was being concealed from her mother, and that the most fortunate time to apply for employment was at noon the next day.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The lamb must be carried to more northern pastures.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This penetrated to Archie's consciousness as assurance that he and the Governor would find employment on Eliphalet's farm, where Edith Congdon was being concealed from her mother, and that the most fortunate time to apply for employment was at noon the next day.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This penetrated to Archie's consciousness as assurance that he and the Governor would find employment on Eliphalet's farm, where Edith Congdon was being concealed from her mother, and that the most fortunate time to apply for employment was at noon the next day.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This penetrated to Archie's consciousness as assurance that he and the Governor would find employment on Eliphalet's farm, where Edith Congdon was being concealed from her mother, and that the most fortunate time to apply for employment was at noon the next day.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This penetrated to Archie's consciousness as assurance that he and the Governor would find employment on Eliphalet's farm, where Edith Congdon was being concealed from her mother, and that the most fortunate time to apply for employment was at noon the next day.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The slave driver weeps for lack of help and the pay is high.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This penetrated to Archie's consciousness as assurance that he and the Governor would find employment on Eliphalet's farm, where Edith Congdon was being concealed from her mother, and that the most fortunate time to apply for employment was at noon the next day.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This penetrated to Archie's consciousness as assurance that he and the Governor would find employment on Eliphalet's farm, where Edith Congdon was being concealed from her mother, and that the most fortunate time to apply for employment was at noon the next day.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This penetrated to Archie's consciousness as assurance that he and the Governor would find employment on Eliphalet's farm, where Edith Congdon was being concealed from her mother, and that the most fortunate time to apply for employment was at noon the next day.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This penetrated to Archie's consciousness as assurance that he and the Governor would find employment on Eliphalet's farm, where Edith Congdon was being concealed from her mother, and that the most fortunate time to apply for employment was at noon the next day.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This penetrated to Archie's consciousness as assurance that he and the Governor would find employment on Eliphalet's farm, where Edith Congdon was being concealed from her mother, and that the most fortunate time to apply for employment was at noon the next day.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "The slave driver weeps for lack of help and the pay is high.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This penetrated to Archie's consciousness as assurance that he and the Governor would find employment on Eliphalet's farm, where Edith Congdon was being concealed from her mother, and that the most fortunate time to apply for employment was at noon the next day.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This penetrated to Archie's consciousness as assurance that he and the Governor would find employment on Eliphalet's farm, where Edith Congdon was being concealed from her mother, and that the most fortunate time to apply for employment was at noon the next day.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This penetrated to Archie's consciousness as assurance that he and the Governor would find employment on Eliphalet's farm, where Edith Congdon was being concealed from her mother, and that the most fortunate time to apply for employment was at noon the next day.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This penetrated to Archie's consciousness as assurance that he and the Governor would find employment on Eliphalet's farm, where Edith Congdon was being concealed from her mother, and that the most fortunate time to apply for employment was at noon the next day.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "The slave driver weeps for lack of help and the pay is high.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading This penetrated to Archie's consciousness as assurance that he and the Governor would find employment on Eliphalet's farm, where Edith Congdon was being concealed from her mother, and that the most fortunate time to apply for employment was at noon the next day.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The slave driver weeps for lack of help and the pay is high.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The slave driver weeps for lack of help and the pay is high.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading When the sun makes its shortest shadow tomorrow you will sign papers for the voyage."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The slave driver weeps for lack of help and the pay is high.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The lamb must be carried to more northern pastures.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the sun makes its shortest shadow tomorrow you will sign papers for the voyage."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The lamb must be carried to more northern pastures.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This penetrated to Archie's consciousness as assurance that he and the Governor would find employment on Eliphalet's farm, where Edith Congdon was being concealed from her mother, and that the most fortunate time to apply for employment was at noon the next day.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This penetrated to Archie's consciousness as assurance that he and the Governor would find employment on Eliphalet's farm, where Edith Congdon was being concealed from her mother, and that the most fortunate time to apply for employment was at noon the next day.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "The lamb must be carried to more northern pastures.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading This penetrated to Archie's consciousness as assurance that he and the Governor would find employment on Eliphalet's farm, where Edith Congdon was being concealed from her mother, and that the most fortunate time to apply for employment was at noon the next day.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This penetrated to Archie's consciousness as assurance that he and the Governor would find employment on Eliphalet's farm, where Edith Congdon was being concealed from her mother, and that the most fortunate time to apply for employment was at noon the next day.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The lamb must be carried to more northern pastures.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "The slave driver weeps for lack of help and the pay is high.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This penetrated to Archie's consciousness as assurance that he and the Governor would find employment on Eliphalet's farm, where Edith Congdon was being concealed from her mother, and that the most fortunate time to apply for employment was at noon the next day.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the sun makes its shortest shadow tomorrow you will sign papers for the voyage."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The lamb must be carried to more northern pastures.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The slave driver weeps for lack of help and the pay is high.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This penetrated to Archie's consciousness as assurance that he and the Governor would find employment on Eliphalet's farm, where Edith Congdon was being concealed from her mother, and that the most fortunate time to apply for employment was at noon the next day.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading When the sun makes its shortest shadow tomorrow you will sign papers for the voyage."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the sun makes its shortest shadow tomorrow you will sign papers for the voyage."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the sun makes its shortest shadow tomorrow you will sign papers for the voyage."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The slave driver weeps for lack of help and the pay is high.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the sun makes its shortest shadow tomorrow you will sign papers for the voyage."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This penetrated to Archie's consciousness as assurance that he and the Governor would find employment on Eliphalet's farm, where Edith Congdon was being concealed from her mother, and that the most fortunate time to apply for employment was at noon the next day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The slave driver weeps for lack of help and the pay is high.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This penetrated to Archie's consciousness as assurance that he and the Governor would find employment on Eliphalet's farm, where Edith Congdon was being concealed from her mother, and that the most fortunate time to apply for employment was at noon the next day.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading This penetrated to Archie's consciousness as assurance that he and the Governor would find employment on Eliphalet's farm, where Edith Congdon was being concealed from her mother, and that the most fortunate time to apply for employment was at noon the next day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This penetrated to Archie's consciousness as assurance that he and the Governor would find employment on Eliphalet's farm, where Edith Congdon was being concealed from her mother, and that the most fortunate time to apply for employment was at noon the next day.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the sun makes its shortest shadow tomorrow you will sign papers for the voyage."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the sun makes its shortest shadow tomorrow you will sign papers for the voyage."
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This penetrated to Archie's consciousness as assurance that he and the Governor would find employment on Eliphalet's farm, where Edith Congdon was being concealed from her mother, and that the most fortunate time to apply for employment was at noon the next day.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The slave driver weeps for lack of help and the pay is high.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You will be welcome.
at the time that
From this reading When the sun makes its shortest shadow tomorrow you will sign papers for the voyage."
in or at the place that
From this reading This penetrated to Archie's consciousness as assurance that he and the Governor would find employment on Eliphalet's farm, where Edith Congdon was being concealed from her mother, and that the most fortunate time to apply for employment was at noon the next day.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading You will be welcome.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading This penetrated to Archie's consciousness as assurance that he and the Governor would find employment on Eliphalet's farm, where Edith Congdon was being concealed from her mother, and that the most fortunate time to apply for employment was at noon the next day.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You will be welcome.
