Chapter VIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Prince use to be a mighty good nigger before freedom come out, but now he ain't much better'n the balance of 'em.

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From this reading Prince use to be a mighty good nigger before freedom come out, but now he ain't much better'n the balance of 'em.

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From this reading All this was very interesting to Helen and her aunt, and they were anxious to learn all the particulars in regard to the young Federal soldier who had found burial at Waverly.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading He foun' 'em on the groun', an' he fotch 'em home.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading All this was very interesting to Helen and her aunt, and they were anxious to learn all the particulars in regard to the young Federal soldier who had found burial at Waverly.

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From this reading All this was very interesting to Helen and her aunt, and they were anxious to learn all the particulars in regard to the young Federal soldier who had found burial at Waverly.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading All this was very interesting to Helen and her aunt, and they were anxious to learn all the particulars in regard to the young Federal soldier who had found burial at Waverly.

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From this reading All this was very interesting to Helen and her aunt, and they were anxious to learn all the particulars in regard to the young Federal soldier who had found burial at Waverly.

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading Prince use to be a mighty good nigger before freedom come out, but now he ain't much better'n the balance of 'em.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Prince use to be a mighty good nigger before freedom come out, but now he ain't much better'n the balance of 'em.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Prince use to be a mighty good nigger before freedom come out, but now he ain't much better'n the balance of 'em.

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From this reading Prince use to be a mighty good nigger before freedom come out, but now he ain't much better'n the balance of 'em.

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From this reading All this was very interesting to Helen and her aunt, and they were anxious to learn all the particulars in regard to the young Federal soldier who had found burial at Waverly.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Prince use to be a mighty good nigger before freedom come out, but now he ain't much better'n the balance of 'em.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Old Prince, the carriage-driver, can tell you lots more'n I can.

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From this reading Old Prince, the carriage-driver, can tell you lots more'n I can.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Prince use to be a mighty good nigger before freedom come out, but now he ain't much better'n the balance of 'em.

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From this reading He foun' 'em on the groun', an' he fotch 'em home.

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From this reading All this was very interesting to Helen and her aunt, and they were anxious to learn all the particulars in regard to the young Federal soldier who had found burial at Waverly.

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From this reading He foun' 'em on the groun', an' he fotch 'em home.

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From this reading He foun' 'em on the groun', an' he fotch 'em home.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading All this was very interesting to Helen and her aunt, and they were anxious to learn all the particulars in regard to the young Federal soldier who had found burial at Waverly.

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From this reading Prince use to be a mighty good nigger before freedom come out, but now he ain't much better'n the balance of 'em.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Prince use to be a mighty good nigger before freedom come out, but now he ain't much better'n the balance of 'em.

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From this reading He foun' 'em on the groun', an' he fotch 'em home.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading All this was very interesting to Helen and her aunt, and they were anxious to learn all the particulars in regard to the young Federal soldier who had found burial at Waverly.

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From this reading "What his name was," said Mrs. Haley, "I'll never tell you.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He foun' 'em on the groun', an' he fotch 'em home.

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From this reading All this was very interesting to Helen and her aunt, and they were anxious to learn all the particulars in regard to the young Federal soldier who had found burial at Waverly.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading All this was very interesting to Helen and her aunt, and they were anxious to learn all the particulars in regard to the young Federal soldier who had found burial at Waverly.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading "What his name was," said Mrs. Haley, "I'll never tell you.

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From this reading He foun' 'em on the groun', an' he fotch 'em home.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Old Prince, the carriage-driver, can tell you lots more'n I can.

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From this reading "What his name was," said Mrs. Haley, "I'll never tell you.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading All this was very interesting to Helen and her aunt, and they were anxious to learn all the particulars in regard to the young Federal soldier who had found burial at Waverly.

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From this reading All this was very interesting to Helen and her aunt, and they were anxious to learn all the particulars in regard to the young Federal soldier who had found burial at Waverly.

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From this reading All this was very interesting to Helen and her aunt, and they were anxious to learn all the particulars in regard to the young Federal soldier who had found burial at Waverly.

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From this reading Old Prince, the carriage-driver, can tell you lots more'n I can.

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From this reading Prince use to be a mighty good nigger before freedom come out, but now he ain't much better'n the balance of 'em.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Old Prince, the carriage-driver, can tell you lots more'n I can.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "What his name was," said Mrs. Haley, "I'll never tell you.

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From this reading Prince use to be a mighty good nigger before freedom come out, but now he ain't much better'n the balance of 'em.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading "What his name was," said Mrs. Haley, "I'll never tell you.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading "What his name was," said Mrs. Haley, "I'll never tell you.

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From this reading Prince use to be a mighty good nigger before freedom come out, but now he ain't much better'n the balance of 'em.

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From this reading Prince use to be a mighty good nigger before freedom come out, but now he ain't much better'n the balance of 'em.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Prince use to be a mighty good nigger before freedom come out, but now he ain't much better'n the balance of 'em.

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From this reading Old Prince, the carriage-driver, can tell you lots more'n I can.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He foun' 'em on the groun', an' he fotch 'em home.

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From this reading Prince use to be a mighty good nigger before freedom come out, but now he ain't much better'n the balance of 'em.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading All this was very interesting to Helen and her aunt, and they were anxious to learn all the particulars in regard to the young Federal soldier who had found burial at Waverly.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Old Prince, the carriage-driver, can tell you lots more'n I can.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading All this was very interesting to Helen and her aunt, and they were anxious to learn all the particulars in regard to the young Federal soldier who had found burial at Waverly.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "What his name was," said Mrs. Haley, "I'll never tell you.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading All this was very interesting to Helen and her aunt, and they were anxious to learn all the particulars in regard to the young Federal soldier who had found burial at Waverly.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading "What his name was," said Mrs. Haley, "I'll never tell you.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading All this was very interesting to Helen and her aunt, and they were anxious to learn all the particulars in regard to the young Federal soldier who had found burial at Waverly.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading All this was very interesting to Helen and her aunt, and they were anxious to learn all the particulars in regard to the young Federal soldier who had found burial at Waverly.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading All this was very interesting to Helen and her aunt, and they were anxious to learn all the particulars in regard to the young Federal soldier who had found burial at Waverly.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading All this was very interesting to Helen and her aunt, and they were anxious to learn all the particulars in regard to the young Federal soldier who had found burial at Waverly.

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From this reading Prince use to be a mighty good nigger before freedom come out, but now he ain't much better'n the balance of 'em.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading All this was very interesting to Helen and her aunt, and they were anxious to learn all the particulars in regard to the young Federal soldier who had found burial at Waverly.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading All this was very interesting to Helen and her aunt, and they were anxious to learn all the particulars in regard to the young Federal soldier who had found burial at Waverly.

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From this reading All this was very interesting to Helen and her aunt, and they were anxious to learn all the particulars in regard to the young Federal soldier who had found burial at Waverly.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading All this was very interesting to Helen and her aunt, and they were anxious to learn all the particulars in regard to the young Federal soldier who had found burial at Waverly.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What his name was," said Mrs. Haley, "I'll never tell you.

which person or people

From this reading All this was very interesting to Helen and her aunt, and they were anxious to learn all the particulars in regard to the young Federal soldier who had found burial at Waverly.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "What his name was," said Mrs. Haley, "I'll never tell you.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading All this was very interesting to Helen and her aunt, and they were anxious to learn all the particulars in regard to the young Federal soldier who had found burial at Waverly.