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FREE AND THRALL "Sally, come here," called Dunwody to one of the row of grinning negro servants who were loosely lined up in the hall, as much in curiosity as deference, to give their master his only welcome home. "Take this lady up to the room in the east part. See that she has everything she wants. She is not to be disturbed there until morning, do you hear, Sally? When you come down I want to see you again.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “When you come down I want to see you again.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “FREE AND THRALL "Sally, come here," called Dunwody to one of the row of grinning negro servants who were loosely lined up in the hall, as much in curiosity as deference, to give their master his only welcome home.”
all things; all of a situation
From this reading “See that she has everything she wants.”
acting without enough restraint or discipline
From this reading “FREE AND THRALL "Sally, come here," called Dunwody to one of the row of grinning negro servants who were loosely lined up in the hall, as much in curiosity as deference, to give their master his only welcome home.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “See that she has everything she wants.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “She is not to be disturbed there until morning, do you hear, Sally?”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “FREE AND THRALL "Sally, come here," called Dunwody to one of the row of grinning negro servants who were loosely lined up in the hall, as much in curiosity as deference, to give their master his only welcome home.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “She is not to be disturbed there until morning, do you hear, Sally?”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “FREE AND THRALL "Sally, come here," called Dunwody to one of the row of grinning negro servants who were loosely lined up in the hall, as much in curiosity as deference, to give their master his only welcome home.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Take this lady up to the room in the east part.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Take this lady up to the room in the east part.”
up to a particular time
From this reading “She is not to be disturbed there until morning, do you hear, Sally?”
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading When you come down I want to see you again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FREE AND THRALL "Sally, come here," called Dunwody to one of the row of grinning negro servants who were loosely lined up in the hall, as much in curiosity as deference, to give their master his only welcome home.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading FREE AND THRALL "Sally, come here," called Dunwody to one of the row of grinning negro servants who were loosely lined up in the hall, as much in curiosity as deference, to give their master his only welcome home.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She is not to be disturbed there until morning, do you hear, Sally?
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From this reading FREE AND THRALL "Sally, come here," called Dunwody to one of the row of grinning negro servants who were loosely lined up in the hall, as much in curiosity as deference, to give their master his only welcome home.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading FREE AND THRALL "Sally, come here," called Dunwody to one of the row of grinning negro servants who were loosely lined up in the hall, as much in curiosity as deference, to give their master his only welcome home.
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From this reading FREE AND THRALL "Sally, come here," called Dunwody to one of the row of grinning negro servants who were loosely lined up in the hall, as much in curiosity as deference, to give their master his only welcome home.
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From this reading FREE AND THRALL "Sally, come here," called Dunwody to one of the row of grinning negro servants who were loosely lined up in the hall, as much in curiosity as deference, to give their master his only welcome home.
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From this reading She is not to be disturbed there until morning, do you hear, Sally?
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading She is not to be disturbed there until morning, do you hear, Sally?
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From this reading When you come down I want to see you again.
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From this reading FREE AND THRALL "Sally, come here," called Dunwody to one of the row of grinning negro servants who were loosely lined up in the hall, as much in curiosity as deference, to give their master his only welcome home.
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From this reading "Take this lady up to the room in the east part.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading See that she has everything she wants.
acting without enough restraint or discipline
From this reading FREE AND THRALL "Sally, come here," called Dunwody to one of the row of grinning negro servants who were loosely lined up in the hall, as much in curiosity as deference, to give their master his only welcome home.
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From this reading FREE AND THRALL "Sally, come here," called Dunwody to one of the row of grinning negro servants who were loosely lined up in the hall, as much in curiosity as deference, to give their master his only welcome home.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FREE AND THRALL "Sally, come here," called Dunwody to one of the row of grinning negro servants who were loosely lined up in the hall, as much in curiosity as deference, to give their master his only welcome home.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FREE AND THRALL "Sally, come here," called Dunwody to one of the row of grinning negro servants who were loosely lined up in the hall, as much in curiosity as deference, to give their master his only welcome home.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading See that she has everything she wants.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading She is not to be disturbed there until morning, do you hear, Sally?
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading FREE AND THRALL "Sally, come here," called Dunwody to one of the row of grinning negro servants who were loosely lined up in the hall, as much in curiosity as deference, to give their master his only welcome home.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading FREE AND THRALL "Sally, come here," called Dunwody to one of the row of grinning negro servants who were loosely lined up in the hall, as much in curiosity as deference, to give their master his only welcome home.
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From this reading FREE AND THRALL "Sally, come here," called Dunwody to one of the row of grinning negro servants who were loosely lined up in the hall, as much in curiosity as deference, to give their master his only welcome home.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When you come down I want to see you again.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FREE AND THRALL "Sally, come here," called Dunwody to one of the row of grinning negro servants who were loosely lined up in the hall, as much in curiosity as deference, to give their master his only welcome home.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She is not to be disturbed there until morning, do you hear, Sally?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Take this lady up to the room in the east part.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FREE AND THRALL "Sally, come here," called Dunwody to one of the row of grinning negro servants who were loosely lined up in the hall, as much in curiosity as deference, to give their master his only welcome home.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FREE AND THRALL "Sally, come here," called Dunwody to one of the row of grinning negro servants who were loosely lined up in the hall, as much in curiosity as deference, to give their master his only welcome home.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FREE AND THRALL "Sally, come here," called Dunwody to one of the row of grinning negro servants who were loosely lined up in the hall, as much in curiosity as deference, to give their master his only welcome home.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading She is not to be disturbed there until morning, do you hear, Sally?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FREE AND THRALL "Sally, come here," called Dunwody to one of the row of grinning negro servants who were loosely lined up in the hall, as much in curiosity as deference, to give their master his only welcome home.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FREE AND THRALL "Sally, come here," called Dunwody to one of the row of grinning negro servants who were loosely lined up in the hall, as much in curiosity as deference, to give their master his only welcome home.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She is not to be disturbed there until morning, do you hear, Sally?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FREE AND THRALL "Sally, come here," called Dunwody to one of the row of grinning negro servants who were loosely lined up in the hall, as much in curiosity as deference, to give their master his only welcome home.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading FREE AND THRALL "Sally, come here," called Dunwody to one of the row of grinning negro servants who were loosely lined up in the hall, as much in curiosity as deference, to give their master his only welcome home.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FREE AND THRALL "Sally, come here," called Dunwody to one of the row of grinning negro servants who were loosely lined up in the hall, as much in curiosity as deference, to give their master his only welcome home.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Take this lady up to the room in the east part.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Take this lady up to the room in the east part.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FREE AND THRALL "Sally, come here," called Dunwody to one of the row of grinning negro servants who were loosely lined up in the hall, as much in curiosity as deference, to give their master his only welcome home.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FREE AND THRALL "Sally, come here," called Dunwody to one of the row of grinning negro servants who were loosely lined up in the hall, as much in curiosity as deference, to give their master his only welcome home.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading See that she has everything she wants.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FREE AND THRALL "Sally, come here," called Dunwody to one of the row of grinning negro servants who were loosely lined up in the hall, as much in curiosity as deference, to give their master his only welcome home.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading See that she has everything she wants.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Take this lady up to the room in the east part.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading See that she has everything she wants.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FREE AND THRALL "Sally, come here," called Dunwody to one of the row of grinning negro servants who were loosely lined up in the hall, as much in curiosity as deference, to give their master his only welcome home.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading FREE AND THRALL "Sally, come here," called Dunwody to one of the row of grinning negro servants who were loosely lined up in the hall, as much in curiosity as deference, to give their master his only welcome home.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She is not to be disturbed there until morning, do you hear, Sally?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Take this lady up to the room in the east part.
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From this reading FREE AND THRALL "Sally, come here," called Dunwody to one of the row of grinning negro servants who were loosely lined up in the hall, as much in curiosity as deference, to give their master his only welcome home.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FREE AND THRALL "Sally, come here," called Dunwody to one of the row of grinning negro servants who were loosely lined up in the hall, as much in curiosity as deference, to give their master his only welcome home.
up to a particular time
From this reading She is not to be disturbed there until morning, do you hear, Sally?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FREE AND THRALL "Sally, come here," called Dunwody to one of the row of grinning negro servants who were loosely lined up in the hall, as much in curiosity as deference, to give their master his only welcome home.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When you come down I want to see you again.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading See that she has everything she wants.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FREE AND THRALL "Sally, come here," called Dunwody to one of the row of grinning negro servants who were loosely lined up in the hall, as much in curiosity as deference, to give their master his only welcome home.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading FREE AND THRALL "Sally, come here," called Dunwody to one of the row of grinning negro servants who were loosely lined up in the hall, as much in curiosity as deference, to give their master his only welcome home.
at the time that
From this reading When you come down I want to see you again.
which person or people
From this reading FREE AND THRALL "Sally, come here," called Dunwody to one of the row of grinning negro servants who were loosely lined up in the hall, as much in curiosity as deference, to give their master his only welcome home.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading She is not to be disturbed there until morning, do you hear, Sally?
