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Chapter XXXIV
THE NEW SHERIFF As Eddring and Blount sat engaged in conversation after dinner that same evening, they were interrupted by a sudden disturbance in the hall. "Stan' aside, you-all," cried a pompous voice. "You wanteh hindeh a officah o' de law?" Hurrying footfalls followed, and presently the face of old Bill, Colonel Blount's faithful bear-hunter, appeared at the door, "Hit's dat fool new sheriff, Mas' Cunnel," he explained, "Mose Taylor. Why, he says he got a wah'nt fo' you.
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later than; following
From this reading “THE NEW SHERIFF As Eddring and Blount sat engaged in conversation after dinner that same evening, they were interrupted by a sudden disturbance in the hall.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Stan' aside, you-all," cried a pompous voice.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Hurrying footfalls followed, and presently the face of old Bill, Colonel Blount's faithful bear-hunter, appeared at the door, "Hit's dat fool new sheriff, Mas' Cunnel," he explained, "Mose Taylor.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Hurrying footfalls followed, and presently the face of old Bill, Colonel Blount's faithful bear-hunter, appeared at the door, "Hit's dat fool new sheriff, Mas' Cunnel," he explained, "Mose Taylor.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “THE NEW SHERIFF As Eddring and Blount sat engaged in conversation after dinner that same evening, they were interrupted by a sudden disturbance in the hall.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “THE NEW SHERIFF As Eddring and Blount sat engaged in conversation after dinner that same evening, they were interrupted by a sudden disturbance in the hall.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “THE NEW SHERIFF As Eddring and Blount sat engaged in conversation after dinner that same evening, they were interrupted by a sudden disturbance in the hall.”
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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 THE NEW SHERIFF As Eddring and Blount sat engaged in conversation after dinner that same evening, they were interrupted by a sudden disturbance in the hall.
later than; following
From this reading THE NEW SHERIFF As Eddring and Blount sat engaged in conversation after dinner that same evening, they were interrupted by a sudden disturbance in the hall.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE NEW SHERIFF As Eddring and Blount sat engaged in conversation after dinner that same evening, they were interrupted by a sudden disturbance in the hall.
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From this reading Hurrying footfalls followed, and presently the face of old Bill, Colonel Blount's faithful bear-hunter, appeared at the door, "Hit's dat fool new sheriff, Mas' Cunnel," he explained, "Mose Taylor.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE NEW SHERIFF As Eddring and Blount sat engaged in conversation after dinner that same evening, they were interrupted by a sudden disturbance in the hall.
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From this reading "Stan' aside, you-all," cried a pompous voice.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Hurrying footfalls followed, and presently the face of old Bill, Colonel Blount's faithful bear-hunter, appeared at the door, "Hit's dat fool new sheriff, Mas' Cunnel," he explained, "Mose Taylor.
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From this reading Hurrying footfalls followed, and presently the face of old Bill, Colonel Blount's faithful bear-hunter, appeared at the door, "Hit's dat fool new sheriff, Mas' Cunnel," he explained, "Mose Taylor.
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From this reading Hurrying footfalls followed, and presently the face of old Bill, Colonel Blount's faithful bear-hunter, appeared at the door, "Hit's dat fool new sheriff, Mas' Cunnel," he explained, "Mose Taylor.
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From this reading THE NEW SHERIFF As Eddring and Blount sat engaged in conversation after dinner that same evening, they were interrupted by a sudden disturbance in the hall.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hurrying footfalls followed, and presently the face of old Bill, Colonel Blount's faithful bear-hunter, appeared at the door, "Hit's dat fool new sheriff, Mas' Cunnel," he explained, "Mose Taylor.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE NEW SHERIFF As Eddring and Blount sat engaged in conversation after dinner that same evening, they were interrupted by a sudden disturbance in the hall.
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From this reading Hurrying footfalls followed, and presently the face of old Bill, Colonel Blount's faithful bear-hunter, appeared at the door, "Hit's dat fool new sheriff, Mas' Cunnel," he explained, "Mose Taylor.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE NEW SHERIFF As Eddring and Blount sat engaged in conversation after dinner that same evening, they were interrupted by a sudden disturbance in the hall.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Stan' aside, you-all," cried a pompous voice.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hurrying footfalls followed, and presently the face of old Bill, Colonel Blount's faithful bear-hunter, appeared at the door, "Hit's dat fool new sheriff, Mas' Cunnel," he explained, "Mose Taylor.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hurrying footfalls followed, and presently the face of old Bill, Colonel Blount's faithful bear-hunter, appeared at the door, "Hit's dat fool new sheriff, Mas' Cunnel," he explained, "Mose Taylor.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You wanteh hindeh a officah o' de law?"
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From this reading THE NEW SHERIFF As Eddring and Blount sat engaged in conversation after dinner that same evening, they were interrupted by a sudden disturbance in the hall.
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From this reading THE NEW SHERIFF As Eddring and Blount sat engaged in conversation after dinner that same evening, they were interrupted by a sudden disturbance in the hall.
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From this reading Hurrying footfalls followed, and presently the face of old Bill, Colonel Blount's faithful bear-hunter, appeared at the door, "Hit's dat fool new sheriff, Mas' Cunnel," he explained, "Mose Taylor.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE NEW SHERIFF As Eddring and Blount sat engaged in conversation after dinner that same evening, they were interrupted by a sudden disturbance in the hall.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE NEW SHERIFF As Eddring and Blount sat engaged in conversation after dinner that same evening, they were interrupted by a sudden disturbance in the hall.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE NEW SHERIFF As Eddring and Blount sat engaged in conversation after dinner that same evening, they were interrupted by a sudden disturbance in the hall.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hurrying footfalls followed, and presently the face of old Bill, Colonel Blount's faithful bear-hunter, appeared at the door, "Hit's dat fool new sheriff, Mas' Cunnel," he explained, "Mose Taylor.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hurrying footfalls followed, and presently the face of old Bill, Colonel Blount's faithful bear-hunter, appeared at the door, "Hit's dat fool new sheriff, Mas' Cunnel," he explained, "Mose Taylor.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Hurrying footfalls followed, and presently the face of old Bill, Colonel Blount's faithful bear-hunter, appeared at the door, "Hit's dat fool new sheriff, Mas' Cunnel," he explained, "Mose Taylor.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Why, he says he got a wah'nt fo' you.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hurrying footfalls followed, and presently the face of old Bill, Colonel Blount's faithful bear-hunter, appeared at the door, "Hit's dat fool new sheriff, Mas' Cunnel," he explained, "Mose Taylor.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Hurrying footfalls followed, and presently the face of old Bill, Colonel Blount's faithful bear-hunter, appeared at the door, "Hit's dat fool new sheriff, Mas' Cunnel," he explained, "Mose Taylor.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hurrying footfalls followed, and presently the face of old Bill, Colonel Blount's faithful bear-hunter, appeared at the door, "Hit's dat fool new sheriff, Mas' Cunnel," he explained, "Mose Taylor.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Why, he says he got a wah'nt fo' you.
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From this reading THE NEW SHERIFF As Eddring and Blount sat engaged in conversation after dinner that same evening, they were interrupted by a sudden disturbance in the hall.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hurrying footfalls followed, and presently the face of old Bill, Colonel Blount's faithful bear-hunter, appeared at the door, "Hit's dat fool new sheriff, Mas' Cunnel," he explained, "Mose Taylor.
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From this reading "You wanteh hindeh a officah o' de law?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hurrying footfalls followed, and presently the face of old Bill, Colonel Blount's faithful bear-hunter, appeared at the door, "Hit's dat fool new sheriff, Mas' Cunnel," he explained, "Mose Taylor.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hurrying footfalls followed, and presently the face of old Bill, Colonel Blount's faithful bear-hunter, appeared at the door, "Hit's dat fool new sheriff, Mas' Cunnel," he explained, "Mose Taylor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE NEW SHERIFF As Eddring and Blount sat engaged in conversation after dinner that same evening, they were interrupted by a sudden disturbance in the hall.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading THE NEW SHERIFF As Eddring and Blount sat engaged in conversation after dinner that same evening, they were interrupted by a sudden disturbance in the hall.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You wanteh hindeh a officah o' de law?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hurrying footfalls followed, and presently the face of old Bill, Colonel Blount's faithful bear-hunter, appeared at the door, "Hit's dat fool new sheriff, Mas' Cunnel," he explained, "Mose Taylor.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hurrying footfalls followed, and presently the face of old Bill, Colonel Blount's faithful bear-hunter, appeared at the door, "Hit's dat fool new sheriff, Mas' Cunnel," he explained, "Mose Taylor.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE NEW SHERIFF As Eddring and Blount sat engaged in conversation after dinner that same evening, they were interrupted by a sudden disturbance in the hall.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You wanteh hindeh a officah o' de law?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hurrying footfalls followed, and presently the face of old Bill, Colonel Blount's faithful bear-hunter, appeared at the door, "Hit's dat fool new sheriff, Mas' Cunnel," he explained, "Mose Taylor.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You wanteh hindeh a officah o' de law?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hurrying footfalls followed, and presently the face of old Bill, Colonel Blount's faithful bear-hunter, appeared at the door, "Hit's dat fool new sheriff, Mas' Cunnel," he explained, "Mose Taylor.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Stan' aside, you-all," cried a pompous voice.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hurrying footfalls followed, and presently the face of old Bill, Colonel Blount's faithful bear-hunter, appeared at the door, "Hit's dat fool new sheriff, Mas' Cunnel," he explained, "Mose Taylor.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE NEW SHERIFF As Eddring and Blount sat engaged in conversation after dinner that same evening, they were interrupted by a sudden disturbance in the hall.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE NEW SHERIFF As Eddring and Blount sat engaged in conversation after dinner that same evening, they were interrupted by a sudden disturbance in the hall.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Why, he says he got a wah'nt fo' you.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE NEW SHERIFF As Eddring and Blount sat engaged in conversation after dinner that same evening, they were interrupted by a sudden disturbance in the hall.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Stan' aside, you-all," cried a pompous voice.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE NEW SHERIFF As Eddring and Blount sat engaged in conversation after dinner that same evening, they were interrupted by a sudden disturbance in the hall.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hurrying footfalls followed, and presently the face of old Bill, Colonel Blount's faithful bear-hunter, appeared at the door, "Hit's dat fool new sheriff, Mas' Cunnel," he explained, "Mose Taylor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE NEW SHERIFF As Eddring and Blount sat engaged in conversation after dinner that same evening, they were interrupted by a sudden disturbance in the hall.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NEW SHERIFF As Eddring and Blount sat engaged in conversation after dinner that same evening, they were interrupted by a sudden disturbance in the hall.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE NEW SHERIFF As Eddring and Blount sat engaged in conversation after dinner that same evening, they were interrupted by a sudden disturbance in the hall.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Stan' aside, you-all," cried a pompous voice.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Why, he says he got a wah'nt fo' you.
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From this reading "You wanteh hindeh a officah o' de law?"
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE NEW SHERIFF As Eddring and Blount sat engaged in conversation after dinner that same evening, they were interrupted by a sudden disturbance in the hall.
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From this reading Why, he says he got a wah'nt fo' you.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You wanteh hindeh a officah o' de law?"
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From this reading "Stan' aside, you-all," cried a pompous voice.
